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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy (05/20/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- not to hear it and they did not elected not to hear it and they did not make<00:32:59.279>
any <00:55:19.280>- There are toxic thresholds where you can give a medicine and it will become toxic, and there's also a
- There are toxic thresholds where you can give a medicine and it will become toxic, and there's also a
So uh prior to the November elections. - So uh prior to the November elections.
Summary:
The Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy met briefly without a quorum because many members were tied up in legislative committee of conference work. The chair said the committee would resume in June and, in the meantime, directed members to the committee webpage and the 2024 committee’s report and COVID-19 after-action report, which he said could be reviewed for possible updates and legislative recommendations on how New Hampshire should respond to future pandemics.
The chair then introduced two recent articles as framing material: one about the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s COVID vaccine mandate, and another about CDC internal emails and alleged failure to publicly acknowledge vaccine safety signals. He argued these examples raised concerns about mandates, transparency, and the balance between individual rights and public health, and said the committee would revisit the issue in future meetings. Representative Pollazok thanked the chair for presenting both legal and medical perspectives and suggested the committee focus on reviewing scientific methodology and the quality of evidence behind competing claims.
A member asked whether vaccine pamphlets now include risks and benefits, and the chair responded that FDA-approved products should have patient inserts available on the FDA website, including sections listing adverse events from clinical studies and commercial use. He said he would research and email the committee copies or excerpts. Members also discussed how to evaluate studies over different time periods, dosing levels, and the timing of side effects, as well as the difficulty of comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated outcomes when definitions change over time.
Before adjourning, the chair said the committee would ask the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services how it would monitor and assess vaccine or pandemic-related issues in real time and whether additional structures would be needed in a future emergency. He said the committee would likely take July and August off, resume in September, and aim to have a draft report by mid-October and a final report by late October ahead of the November elections.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-General Government and Transportation 2ND REVISED Jan 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- These are constitutional responsibilities that have to function during every election cycle.
- Elections and filing deadlines are not going to slow down as this volume increases.
- We're going to be targeting some special audits during this election cycle for our individuals who are
- We want system continuity, which is very important over an election year to have that at 100%.
- I can't remember the threshold, but we did move that. Any report on that? Sure, yeah.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- , dealing with local uh local elections, dealing with local uh local elections, dealing<00:18:42.880
- I've not missed an election since I was 18 years old. Thanks, Mom.
- I'm not elected by them. I wasn't elected by developers or people who assist developers.
- Londonderry just had an election.
- :08.279>
developments <03:20:09.279>with elected five different developments with elected
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also allows an elected officer, except while serving as a legislator, the option to elect to
- Governor, what would happen if the duly elected Lieutenant Governor-elect were to pass on the same ballot
- for the 2026 election?
- So if we're eliminating one elected position, I guess essentially the Lieutenant Governor would be elected
- Number one, the Lieutenant Governor is not elected on their own.
Summary:
The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service without debate. It then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded liability, and preserves the 3% employee contribution rate. Senator Fine said the bill would increase FRS Trust Fund revenue by about $310 million annually and also gives certain elected officers an option related to DROP accumulations. An amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably.
The committee then heard SB 1710, a bill by Senator DeSantis/DeSigley to prohibit state agencies, vendors, and grant recipients from using state funds for DEI-related policies, trainings, and programs, and to impose related restrictions on medical institutions of higher education. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s broad and vague language, its effect on health-related work, public-facing agency positions, private contractors, and medical school admissions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to stop DEI from influencing state agencies and that the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and minority communities; a few supporters said DEI is ideological and should be removed from government and public institutions. After debate, the bill was reported favorably on a party-line style vote, with Senator Errington voting no.
The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, with a delete-all amendment. Senator Leak said the bill would expand Florida’s anti-BDS framework to cover nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, foreign government funds, academic boycotts, political subdivisions, and certain grants, while the amendment aligned the bill with existing law and clarified procurement and divestment provisions. Testimony included support from proponents who said Florida should not do business with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, and opposition from speakers who argued the bill would restrict academic freedom and conscience. Debate continued as the transcript ended, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It did not reach the 60% threshold. I think it got to about 57%.
- I did not reach the 60% threshold. I think it got to about 57%.
- But on your threshold square footage, theoretically, you could have a 1,900-square-foot residence and
- But on your threshold square footage, theoretically, you could have a 1,900-square-foot residence and
- If it's over... ...it stays under 2,000 square feet, then that's under that threshold.
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs met and considered a series of bills on trust law, homestead property assessments, emergency preparedness, utility service restrictions, Black history museum planning, historic preservation, firefighter benefits, and community redevelopment agencies. Several measures were presented as technical or policy updates, including CS/SB 262 on trust code clarifications, SJR 174 and SB 176 on limiting homestead assessment increases for flood-mitigation elevations, SB 608 renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in Florida statutes, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 582 increasing penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings, SB 1202 extending health insurance premium benefits to firefighters permanently disabled during training, and SB 1242 phasing out CRAs and restricting new projects. SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response also advanced after a strike-all amendment that added FEMA reimbursement streamlining, mutual aid coordination, and other disaster-response provisions. SB 1128 on building permits for single-family dwellings was amended to clarify local review authority and professional liability protections before passage.
The committee heard substantial testimony on SB 466, which implements the Black History Task Force’s recommendation to locate the Florida Museum of Black History in St. Johns County/St. Augustine. Supporters emphasized the area’s civil rights and Black history significance, the task force process, and the backing of Florida Memorial University and local leaders; one witness opposed the bill and urged a feasibility study and consideration of other sites. SB 1242 drew the most sustained debate, with supporters arguing many CRAs have outlived their purpose and opponents warning the bill would eliminate a valuable local economic development tool, harm affordable housing projects, and create uncertainty for phased developments and existing projects. SB 1002 also drew opposition testimony from advocates who warned of broad unintended consequences for municipal utilities and local energy choices, while the sponsor said the bill was intended to resolve a specific legal misunderstanding.
Votes were taken on each measure, and all of the bills considered were reported favorably by the committee. The committee adopted the amendment to CS/SB 262, the strike-all amendment to SB 180, and the amendment to SB 1128 before final passage. Several senators requested to be recorded on specific tabs after the meeting, and the committee then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/01/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't really have full control over who's on the school board based on their running for the election
- And so I do have three spots on my school board that are up for election this year, which is nerve-wracking
- But at— Three spots on my school board are up for election this year, which is nerve-wracking.
- an independent financial statement audit, and this was due to it exceeding the federal spending threshold
- We had never hit the threshold to trigger an audit prior to that. And our governing board...
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 156, Delegate Fair, Election Law, Affiliating With Party and Voting, Unaffiliated Voters,
- Senate Bill 237, Senator Kagan, Election Law, Presidential Electors Selection and Voting.
- <00:32:00.960>
Senate <00:32:01.200>Bill audit and review thresholds. - Senate Bill audit and review thresholds.
- Senate Bill 443, Senator Carozza, Local Board of Elections Board Council Qualifications.
Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Pastor Delman Coates, and received several guest introductions, including the doctor of the day, student visitors, homeschool advocates, community leaders, and the Braver Angels group. The chamber also journalized remarks welcoming Dr. Coates and recognized a prayer breakfast, with members offering brief thanks and acknowledgments before moving to legislative business.
The Senate handled several messages and nominations, including withdrawal of an appointment, Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board nominations, and Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners nominations, all referred to Executive Nominations. The chamber also received House Bill 156 and an Executive Nominations Committee report recommending confirmation of a slate of appointments, which was special ordered for later consideration. A motion to return Senate Bill 463 to second reader and special order it for Tuesday was adopted without objection, and Senate Bill 473 was also special ordered for Tuesday.
On third reading, the Senate passed a large number of bills, including measures on ignition interlock participation, school construction, port hearing notice, veteran status notation for educators, correctional officer scholarships, benefits exploitation, veterans trust fund applications, presidential electors, advance enrollment for children of active service members, retired law enforcement handgun permits, high-risk pregnancy discharge communication, charitable organization audit thresholds, child care criminal history checks, water pollution discharge permits, blockchain task force creation, franchise registration reform, licensing portability for foreign service members and spouses, Medicaid collaborative care cost-sharing, gift card fraud, school for the deaf board membership, vehicle dealer hearings, massage therapy advertising, protective body armor reporting, lithium-ion battery safety, pharmacy prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, human relevant research fund contributions, state and higher education email requirements, and auto insurance producer commissions. Most passed unanimously or by wide margins; Senate Bill 348 and Senate Bill 585 passed with 30 and 32 votes in favor, respectively.
Senate Bill 140, concerning benefits exploitation, drew extended debate over constitutionality and pending litigation, with one senator citing an Attorney General opinion and another citing a Supreme Court case on neutral principles in church property disputes; the bill ultimately passed with 40 votes. Members later changed several votes on the floor, including on Senate Bills 172, 376, 428, and 48. The session ended while the clerk was beginning to read Senate Bill 629, with the remaining calendar not completed in the transcript.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-05-29 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- schools to be held during a general election, how does that change from what it is currently?
- What lines in the budget fund the implementation costs for supervisors of elections?
- What lines in the budget fund the implementation costs for supervisors of elections?
- be the one that’s defining this election.
- one that’s defining this election as well.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Senator Donnell C. Childers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Officer Antonio Richardson as law enforcement officer of the day. A quorum was announced, the journal was approved, and the Speaker said the chamber would take up 11 budget conference reports, with debate and final votes on each report. The first report considered was HB 7031E, the tax package, followed by HB 501E, the state budget appropriations bill.
On HB 7031E, Chair Duggan explained that the conference report included a range of tax reductions and tax-related changes, including sales tax holidays, property tax and homestead-related provisions, reductions in certain taxes and fees, and new exemptions or administrative clarifications. He said the package also added items such as sales tax relief for certain university construction projects, a tennis admissions exemption, and changes to agricultural property tax treatment, and that the amendment reduced state and local tax revenues by $272.2 million. Members questioned the bill about the child care tax credit reduction from three years to one, the homestead exemption provision for certain diplomats and foreign service personnel, the absence of gas tax relief and combined reporting, and the inclusion of firearm accessories and tennis tickets in sales tax holidays. After structured debate, the House adopted the conference report and passed HB 7031E by a vote of 88-11.
The House then began the conference report on HB 501E, the $114.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which was described as below the prior year’s spending level and leaving more than $14 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs outlined major allocations across education, higher education, IT, health care, transportation and economic development, justice, state administration, and agriculture/natural resources. Highlights included increased FEFP funding and veteran teacher raises, full funding for Bright Futures, major IT modernization projects, Medicaid and behavioral health funding, transportation and local infrastructure spending, correctional and law enforcement investments, fire station and emergency response funding, and large environmental and water-quality appropriations. Members asked detailed questions about school voucher fraud oversight, scholarship funding, teacher raises, preeminence funding, ADAP changes, SNAP data tools and error rates, Medicaid rate changes, prison wastewater monitoring, and other budget items, but the transcript ends during the budget questions before final action on HB 501E is shown.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 11 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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the <01:42:45.120>threshold <01:42 - >
for <01:46:51.440>this exceeds the threshold for this exceeds the threshold for this - , the states are over that 6% threshold, the states are over that 6% threshold, but<01:51:51.520>
- We're the elected people.
- <02:35:49.040>
We're We're the elected people.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with an invocation by Reverend Anthony Phillips, and dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee reports. The chamber also recognized several guests in the galleries, including family members of senators, medical professionals for Early Childhood Day, and advocates and local officials. After introductions, the Senate moved into the calendar and began considering bills and motions.
Among the measures taken up, the Senate passed House Bill 1393 to create the Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund, with the sponsor explaining it would allow MDA to support energy projects and require compliance with state procurement laws. The Senate also passed House Bill 420, which provides a full homestead ad valorem tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans age 85 or older and allows an unremarried surviving spouse to keep the exemption; senators asked about eligibility, age limits, and safeguards against improper exemptions. Another bill passed was House Bill 1941 on the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, which would allow funding through bonds or other means in addition to direct appropriation and raise the DFA processing cap from 2% to 3%; several senators raised concerns about state debt and the funding mechanism.
The Senate concurred in Senate Bill 2906, which gives the Secretary of State additional time to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for county election systems. It also adopted motions to table reconsideration on several House bills, including House Bill 908 on absentee ballot receipt dates, House Bill 525 on mandatory minimum penalties for sexual battery, and House Bill 538 on sanctuary policies and immigration enforcement. The chamber voted to reconsider and then again pass House Bill 1613, described as a bill on aggravated trafficking weight and pill counts that also included a chemical abortion ban, after some senators who were absent earlier asked to go on record. For House Bill 2409, dealing with a comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes, the Senate voted not to concur and invited conference. The Senate also passed and retained numerous other items as it worked through the calendar.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a joint hearing between Senate Finance and Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs.
- The minutes show they elected not to do that.
- So firstly, you'll notice that the thresholds are not dollar thresholds; they're percentage thresholds
- So firstly, you'll notice that the thresholds are not dollar thresholds; they're percentage thresholds
- So firstly, you'll notice that the thresholds are not dollar thresholds; they're percentage thresholds
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- My first foray in public service was as a city councilman elected in 2015 in a place called Ferguson.
- In 2018, I was the first African-American elected to serve as St.
- <00:39:49.880>
to misconduct and here I stand elected to misconduct and here I stand elected - To have an income under a certain threshold, and so we have to define what is income.
- The threshold and deny you participation in the veterans benefit, in the housing benefit?
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/17/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- , cannot spend money in elections.
- He said 168 chose odd-year elections while 172 operated in even-year elections.
- ode elections allows odd year elections ode elections allows our<01:00:41.400>
community <01:00 - <01:03:44.960>
for <01:03:45.160>my election election Choice works for my election are elections because local elections are elections because local elections are extremely<01:
Keywords:
campaign finance, state funding, political activity, nonprofits, government transparency, HF66, Minnesota second-degree murder, unintentional murder, protective order, order for protection, harassment restraining order, domestic violence, victim protection, cross-jurisdictional orders, out-of-state restraining order, tribal court order, Canadian protective order, public safety, criminal law, homicide
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-05-29 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The provision clarifying the necessary vote threshold for municipal services taxing unit or dependent
- What lines in the budget fund the implementation costs for supervisors of elections?
- What lines in the budget fund the implementation costs for supervisors of elections?
- be the one that defines this election.
- one that defines this election as well.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 1st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a two-thirds threshold that we would have to achieve today to take up this bill without the amendments
- Threshold that we would have to achieve today to take up this bill without the amendments.
- small minority of people. ...hearings by a small minority of people and some of them who are not elected
- For the people, that is what you were elected to do.
- And so I asked my colleagues on the were elected to do.
Summary:
The Assembly met with a quorum after a roll call and prayer, then moved through routine business and a lengthy floor debate centered on AB 379, a bill dealing with protections for minors and human trafficking victims. Assembly Member DeMaio first sought to bring the bill up without Public Safety Committee amendments, arguing the committee had gutted the bill and removed felony language for purchasing 16- and 17-year-olds for sex. The body instead adopted a substitute motion to take up Assembly Member Schultz’s floor amendments to AB 379, and the bill became the focus of intense debate over whether the amended language would still adequately protect minors or instead weaken penalties and create a lower standard for 16- and 17-year-olds.
Supporters of the amendments, including Schultz, Petri-Norris, Mark Gonzalez, Krell, Wynn, and others, said the changes were intended to strengthen and clarify the law, protect trafficking survivors, and preserve prosecutorial effectiveness while avoiding misinformation about existing law. Opponents, including DeMaio, Gallagher, Dixon, Macedo, Castillo, and others, argued the amendments watered down the bill, failed to restore the original felony treatment for buyers of 16- and 17-year-olds, and amounted to political maneuvering rather than real protection. The chamber also briefly considered a motion to table the amendments, which failed, and an appeal of a ruling on decorum, which was rejected.
After debate, the Assembly adopted Schultz’s amendments to AB 379 by a 55-21 vote and then rereferred the bill to the Appropriations Committee. The chamber also handled several procedural items, including re-referrals of other bills, consent calendar actions, and a series of unanimous consent votes on numerous bills and resolutions. The session ended with announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session, followed by adjournment until Monday, May 5 at 1 p.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- official who was elected to represent the state budget for their constituency.
- Representative Johnson said the person at the till at McDonald's is not an elected official who was elected
- <01:07:05.400>
to elected official who was elected to elected official who was elected to - We run elections alongside our city partners.
- officers being the we still have elected officers being the county<01:31:07.080>
sheriff's <01
Keywords:
pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief
NH
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And if one of three thresholds is met. met.
- In the SJR version that's in front of you, those thresholds are that at least half of the state's population
- We will have a committee substitute to you very shortly to address these thresholds. further so that
- SB871 codifies that call for a session, and there the thresholds were set out.
- The governor cannot suspend provisions of the election code relating to qualifications or procedures
Bills:
HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 3/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Passing a budget that supports Minnesotans and supports all of the Minnesotans that we are elected to
- Can you talk about the thresholds in that bill?
- Uh, the income thresholds and then it looks like it's sufficient to offset federal Medicaid funds.
- So, the income threshold for the new fifth tier would be a million dollars for filers who are married
- So, the income threshold for the new fifth tier would be a million dollars for filers who are married
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 271.060 of the Local Government Code by increasing the threshold for change orders.
- By increasing the threshold to $5 million, this would allow for greater flexibility for change orders
- In recent years, market fluctuations have driven up costs, often exceeding the 25% threshold before a
- HB 386 seeks to modernize Texas' contract change order laws by increasing the threshold.
- This right was established through a charter amendment election in 2012, and the citizens believed we
Bills:
HB386, HB1449, HB1701, HB2142, HB2675, HB2857, HB3063, HB3171, HB3641, HB3732, HB4045, HB4370, HB4491, HB4505, HB4626, HB5267, HB5356
Keywords:
construction contracts, change orders, local government, budget limits, Texas legislation, HB 1449, mobile food vendors, food trucks, mobile food service establishments, permits, county health permit, municipal permitting, Health and Safety Code Chapter 437A, Chapter 437, inspection agreements, permit reciprocity, fee cap, preemption, large counties, population over one million
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Regulated Industries Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE LAW ALSO ALLOWED FOR A VERY LOW THRESHOLD TO WAIVE AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT A LOT OF ASSOCIATIONS
- THE OTHER IS THRESHOLD FUNDING WHICH IS THE IN BETWEEN LEVEL AND THE OTHER IS BASELINE FUNDING.
- IF A RESERVE SPECIALIST AS AN EMPLOYEE BASELINE FUNDING AND USES THRESHOLD FUNDING, WHAT WOULD BE THE
- WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO A LITTLE BIT MORE THAN THE THRESHOLD SO YOU ARE NOT GETTING DOWN TO FOR
- IT COULD BE THRESHOLD.