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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- They've developed the rule.
- They've developed the rule.
- Rules.
- , not the old rule.
- Such rules are adopted.
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Summary:
The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, marine-biodegradable products; supporters said it would reduce reliance on paper straws that may contain PFAS and create more uniform standards. The bill was reported favorably after brief supportive testimony and no opposition.
The committee also approved SB 1066, by Senator Broder, a major Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam restoration proposal. The bill would direct DEP to implement a phased restoration plan, create an advisory council with local and military representation, fund recreation and economic development projects, and address safety concerns tied to the dam’s age and high-hazard status. Supporters from conservation groups, river advocates, and some local residents praised the restoration and planning framework, while several Putnam County officials opposed the bill, arguing the reservoir supports recreation, water supply, and local interests. The committee adopted a late-filed amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the committee substitute favorably.
SB 698, by Senator Martin, was also reported favorably. It would let builders proceed with local building permits while septic permits are pending, rather than waiting for sequential approval, and includes a 120-day glide path related to new DEP rules; builders supported the bill as a way to reduce delays, while some senators questioned whether the transition period was too long. The committee then approved CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, which phases out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricts non-emergency training use, requires inventory and disposal reporting, creates DEP rulemaking and a grant program, and exempts certain federal, military, and emergency uses. Finally, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body in the Jupiter Narrows area in honor of Andrew Red Harris, with a technical amendment clarifying the shoal designation. Several members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected bills.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Muzzall said it seemed largely unfair to go back and change the rules because the rules did not
- because the rules didn't align with what we want.
- It seems largely unfair that we're going back and changing the rules because the rules didn't align with
- engrossed House Bill 2487 with a due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee.
- I move that Engrossed House Bill 2681 receive a due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee.
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met in executive session on March 10, 2026, and first reviewed engrossed House Bill 2487, which concerns taxes imposed on insurers. Staff explained the bill’s B&O tax exemption changes, the advanced computing surcharge adjustments, and the preliminary fiscal note. Amendment 1 had been withdrawn before action. The committee then considered and rejected Amendment 2, which would have further lowered the surcharge cap; Amendment 4, which would have removed retroactivity for tax payments; and Amendment 5, a striking amendment that would have conformed the B&O exemption to a court decision and removed the advanced computing surcharge provisions. The committee then advanced HB 2487 to the Rules Committee with a due pass recommendation.
The committee next took up Substitute House Bill 2689 on the Working Connections Child Care Program. Staff described the bill’s changes to attendance-based reimbursement, rate-setting, and eligibility, with an estimated four-year savings of $565 million. Amendment 6, offered by Senator Wilson, was adopted and changed the market rate survey response threshold by delaying the 65% requirement and allowing validity with lower response rates under certain conditions. Amendment 7, offered by Senator Robinson, was also adopted and revised the attendance reimbursement tiers, with staff indicating it would increase projected savings to about $770 million over four years. The amended bill was then moved to the Rules Committee with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee considered engrossed House Bill 2681, which raises annual issuance and renewal fees for cannabis producer, processor, and retail licenses by $400. Staff said the bill would increase deposits to the dedicated cannabis account by about $866,000 per year, or $2.6 million over four years. With no amendments offered, the committee approved HB 2681 and sent it to the Rules Committee with a due pass recommendation. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and adjournment.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The rest of the agenda today is rules for review.
- You're recognized to present your rule.
- I think just a general question: your rule kept pretty clear, like, did your rules keep very close to
- And when we were reviewing our rules for changes after last session, we realized our rules didn't include
- And these rules were patterned after the board's rules for medication assistance certified individuals
Summary:
The committee first approved a motion, then heard a lengthy presentation on homelessness in Arkansas, with a focus on unsheltered homelessness, untreated mental illness and substance use, public safety, and the role of local law enforcement and shelters. Presenters from law enforcement, homeless service providers, mental health, and policy groups discussed federal Continuum of Care funding, the need for better data and accountability, and proposals such as statewide camping enforcement, stronger treatment access, and consolidating or reworking the continuum-of-care structure. Much of the discussion centered on the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, with witnesses describing it as a way to expand crisis services, treatment, and coordination with housing and justice systems. They also discussed homelessness among sex offenders, family homelessness, workforce supports, and how to scale successful local programs statewide. No formal action was taken on the homelessness proposals during the discussion.
The committee then reviewed several Department of Energy and Department of Health/Board of Nursing rules. The energy rule updated solid waste post-closure cleanup thresholds from $50,000 to $2 million to match Act 791 of 2025. Nursing-related rules added fees for the new dialysis patient care technician registration created by Act 198 of 2025, updated contact-information requirements, implemented APRN authority under Act 862 of 2025, clarified durable medical equipment language under Act 431 of 2025, and incorporated delegation changes from Act 959 of 2025. Additional nursing rules updated certified medication assistant training and duties under Act 265 of 2025, and corrected rules for full independent practice to include clinical nurse specialists under Act 872 of 2023. Each rule was reviewed without objection.
At the close of the meeting, members received an update that UAMS had completed its NCII designation submission for the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, which was described as a major milestone. The committee then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Any questions about the rules? Senator Zaffirini moves that we adopt the committee rules.
- Hearing none, the rules are. are adopted.
- When was that taken out of the rules? That 2020. any rule change that was referenced today?
- Rule changes.
- They all had individual rules.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, SB 687, land surveyor, land surveying, surveying services, construction contract, anti-indemnity, indemnity, hold harmless, defense obligation, standard of care, professional negligence, civil practice and remedies code, local government code, governmental agency, public contracts
Summary:
The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 4th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Referred to the Committee on Rules. Senator Richelli. Thank you so much.
- in the Senate Rules Room at 1:15 p.m.
- to be held in the Senate Rules Room at 1:15 p.m.
- I move that the rules be Mr.
- I move that the rules be suspended. Thank you, Mr. President.
Bills:
SB5223 , SB5286 , SB6002 , SB6178 , SB5892 , SB5177 , SB6039 , SB5874 , SB5863 , SB5972 , SB5941 , SB5203 , SB6014 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB5912 , SB5825
Summary:
The Senate convened with ceremonial opening activities, approved the previous day’s journal, and referred committee reports and new introductions, including SB 6346, to the appropriate committees. It also confirmed several gubernatorial appointments to college and board positions: Glenn F. Ellis to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees, Suzanne Donaldson to the Clark College Board of Trustees, and Jesse E. Johnson to the Highline College Board of Trustees, each by large bipartisan margins.
The chamber then considered and passed a series of bills, often after suspending the rules to move them directly to final passage. These included SB 6014 on pregnancy-related accommodations; SB 5863 on preservation and inspection of Lakeland Village historical records; SB 5874 on correcting unemployment insurance employer reporting procedures for small businesses; SB 5972 expanding interest arbitration for certain correctional employees; SB 5286 formalizing reimbursement for local public safety services provided to state hospitals; SB 5877 making a technical correction related to certified anesthesiologist assistants; SB 5904 restricting nursing titles to licensed human persons; SB 5915 updating the health technology assessment program; SB 5919 creating voluntary wildfire-prevention incentives for agriculture; SB 5938 adjusting foreclosure prevention fees and exemptions; SB 5957 expanding the Homeless Youth Advisory Committee; SB 6102 aligning the ambulance transport quality assurance fee with federal rules; and SB 6103 advancing a rural hospital conversion intended to help East Adams Hospital remain open.
The most debated measures were SB 5825, which authorizes the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments, and SB 6002, which regulates automated license plate reader systems and driver privacy. On SB 5825, two Jeff Wilson amendments seeking to limit administrative use of donated funds and cap contributions were both rejected, but the bill ultimately passed 33-16. On SB 6002, an amendment to broaden authorized uses of ALPRs was rejected, a striking amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 48-9 after extensive floor debate focused on privacy, surveillance, law enforcement utility, and the need for clear rules. Most other bills passed with little or no opposition, though SB 5972 and SB 5203 drew some dissent over impacts on smaller counties and land-use concerns tied to wildlife connectivity planning.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, members, we are currently operating under temporary rules, which incorporate the house rules
- Where I disagree with you is we haven't passed the final rules. We're under temporary rules.
- So we're not under those rules.
- Representative Schoolcraft: ... and under the current rules or the proposed rules, do the chairmen still
- Let's debate these rules, the rules by which we're going to run the house the entire session, and let's
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 8 Jan 27th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Owens of Watertown moves suspension of the rules.
- The Committee on Rules and the committees on rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, report recommending
- The committees on rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, report recommending that Joint Rule
- Rules are suspended. Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye.
- Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Report of committee.
Summary:
The House received a gubernatorial message recommending legislation to finance long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges, which was referred to the Committee on Transportation. The House also acted on several Rules Committee reports extending reporting deadlines for the Labor and Workforce Development and Revenue committees, and it suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition by Rep. Mindy Domb concerning disclosure of consumer information related to tariffs.
The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee reported several local and special bills for House consideration, including measures to waive age requirements for Boston and Haverhill police applicants, authorize continued employment for a Monterey police officer, and update expungement law. After suspending Rule 7A, the House ordered these bills to a third reading. The House then passed to be engrossed a bill waiving the age requirement for Rodney Alcindor to join the Boston Police Department, and it adopted an emergency preamble amendment before passing to be engrossed a sick leave bank bill for Marnie Jean Goldstein of the Department of Children and Families.
The House adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and a special adjournment in memory of Robert S. Hargraves, a former member from Groton. The chamber then adjourned to meet the following day in formal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 43 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules and the two branches acting concurrently report recommending that Joint Rule 12
- The rules are suspended. Question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- Rule 7A is suspended. The House voted to suspend Rule 7. Second reading of the bills.
- The Committee on Rules and the Committee's on Rules, the Two Branch is acting concurrently reports recommending
- Question, I was on suspension, the Joint Rule 12.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then adopted several resolutions, including commendations for Praxia Awareness Day and congratulations to an Eagle Scout. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a Barnstable petition concerning regulation of vessel transportation in Marston Mills and Osterville to go to the Committee on Transportation. The House then took up a Steering, Policy and Scheduling report and advanced three bills: a Westford local option liquor license bill, a Westfield liquor license conversion bill, and a sick leave bank bill for Carla Johnson of the Department of Unemployment Assistance. All were ordered to a third reading.
The House later considered and passed several measures, including a sick leave bank for Courtney Cochran of the Department of Children and Families, a Senate bill allowing Taunton to establish a separate water billing rate for manufactured housing, and a Hope Dale bill creating the office of town administrator. It also engrossed a Chelmsford bridge naming bill and a Sudbury senior property tax exemption bill. On Senate 2544, concerning the number of registered voters needed to petition for a special town meeting in Andover, the House adopted an amendment adding an immediate effective date before passing it to be engrossed as amended.
The chamber observed a moment of silence in memory of Phyllis Simon of South Boston, described as a longtime educator and public servant. At the end of the session, the House adopted an order to adjourn and then adjourned to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 112 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Wong of Saugus moves suspension of the rules.
- Rules are suspended. Question comes on adoption of the order.
- Rules are suspended. Question comes on adoption of the order.
- Rule 7A is suspended.
- Rule 7a is suspended. Second reading of the bills.
Summary:
The House first took up several Committee on Rules reports extending committee reporting deadlines on current House documents. Extensions were adopted for the Committees on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, Environment and Natural Resources, Labor and Workforce Development, Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery, and Municipalities and Regional Government, with the rules suspended where needed and the orders adopted by voice vote.
The Committee on Steering and Policy then recommended five bills for House consideration: House Nos. 1068, 1641, 3417, 3438, and 4664. After suspension of Rule 7A, the House ordered all five bills to a third reading. The chamber also took up House No. 4624, establishing a sick leave bank for Jean McCarran of the Registry of Motor Vehicles; the emergency preamble was adopted by a recorded count, and the bill later passed to be enacted.
The House also passed to be enacted several local bills, including measures extending residency requirements for certain Newton police and fire personnel, authorizing investments for the Richmond Free Public Library, and increasing the residency limit for Acton police and fire personnel. In addition, the House concurred in Senate amendments to the Lynn charter bill (House No. 4149), passed the Greenfield charter bill (House No. 4379) to be engrossed, and passed the Ludlow unpaid bill measure (House No. 4589) to be engrossed. The session ended with an order to adjourn and the House adjourned to meet Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 43 May 7th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The rules are suspended. Question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- Joint Rule 12 is suspended.
- Rule 7A is suspended. Rule 7 is suspended.
- The Committee on Rules and the Committee's on Rules, the Two Branch is acting concurrently reports recommending
- Question, I was on suspension, the Joint Rule 12.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then adopted two resolutions: one commending individuals and families across the Commonwealth and designating May 14, 2026 as Praxia Awareness Day, and another congratulating Galvin Trautman on earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition by Kip A. Diggs concerning regulation of vessel transportation in Marston Mills and Osterville in Barnstable to go to the Committee on Transportation.
The House then advanced several local and personnel bills. It scheduled and gave second reading to bills authorizing Westford to grant one additional off-premises alcohol license, allowing Westfield to convert a seasonal off-premises alcohol license to an annual one, and establishing a sick leave bank for Carla Johnson of the Department of Unemployment Assistance. These bills were ordered to a third reading. The House also took up and passed to be enacted Senate 2652, authorizing Taunton to establish a separate billing rate for water supply to a manufactured housing community, and House 4784, providing for a town administrator in Hope Dale.
On third reading, the House passed to engrossment House 4723, designating a bridge in Chelmsford as the Ferreira Brothers Bridge, House 4755, amending the means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in Sudbury, and Senate 2544, regulating the number of registered voters who may petition for a special town meeting in Andover, as amended by adding an immediate effective date. The House also adopted the emergency preamble and later passed to enact House 5245, establishing a sick leave bank for Courtney Cochran of the Department of Children and Families. The session included a moment of silence for Phyllis Simon of South Boston before adjournment to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 54 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules and the Committee on Rules.
- The rules are suspended.
- Rule 7A is suspended.
- Rule 47 suspended.
- Rules are suspended.
Summary:
The House began with routine ceremonial business, including the Pledge of Allegiance, adoption of several congratulatory resolutions, and suspension of Joint Rule 12 to send two petitions to committee. It then took up a supplemental fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill (H. 5393 / H. 5493), which Ways and Means reported at about $227.3 million for items including snow and ice costs, no-cost calls, substance use services, homeless programs, and technical changes related to lottery revenue and other outside sections. The bill was advanced through second and third reading and later passed to be engrossed after a roll call vote. The chamber also passed to engrossment a land transfer bill for the Town of Marion (H. 5388) and a Bolton alcohol licensing bill (S. 2628, as amended). The House also enacted two local bills: one further regulating special meetings of the Holyoke City Council and one amending the charter of the town of Reading.
A major floor debate centered on S. 2726, an act regarding free expression, which was framed by supporters as a response to book challenges and censorship in public and school libraries. Supporters, including Representatives Garballey and Moran, argued the bill would protect librarians, require reporting of book challenges, preserve age-appropriate access to materials, and keep challenged books on shelves during review; opponents raised concerns about parental rights and local control. Several amendments were offered and rejected, including one that would have removed a criminal-law protection for librarians and educators, and another that would have shifted school review authority more directly to elected school committees. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying that challenged material is considered in its entirety, and another narrowing who may initiate certain complaints to parents or guardians of a student in the school. The bill ultimately passed to be engrossed by a large roll call vote.
The House also debated and passed H. 5491 / S. 1646, implementing recommendations of the Walsh Kennedy Commission on hot work safety after the 2014 Beacon Street fire. Supporters said the bill would require certification for hot work, strengthen penalties for repeated or reckless violations, and improve public notification and enforcement to prevent future tragedies; the bill passed to be engrossed unanimously or near-unanimously after roll call. In addition, the chamber advanced a local land transfer for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path in Billerica and a bill concerning ownership and maintenance of culverts and dams in Town Line Brook and Lindenbrook. The session included several recesses, quorum checks, and recognition of guests, including Danvers High School graduates, a former state representative, and WGBH representatives for Public Media Awareness Day.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 6 of Rule 20.
- </c> affirmative, the rules are suspended. affirmative, the rules are suspended.
- </c> I rise and I move to suspend the rule I rise and I move to suspend the rule rules<05:56:51.280><
- </c> the rules and pass the bill HR 1764? the rules and pass the bill HR 1764?
- The rules are suspended. The confirmed. The rules are suspended.
Bills:
HB3351 , HB3095 , HB1450 , HB1716 , HB1764 , HB3395 , HB2384 , HB3357 , HB3339 , HB1469 , HB3343 , HB3382 , HR1043 , HR131 , HR183 , HR672 , HB2625 , HB2170 , SB201 , SB423
Keywords:
small business, capital formation, financial regulation, Securities Exchange Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, ZIP Code, postal service, community designation, local governance, postal infrastructure, OFAC, Office of Foreign Assets Control, sanctions, licensing, investigators, private sector firms, nominal transactions, financial transactions, pilot program, FinCEN
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He lived by a simple rule: listen. Really listen.
- He lived by a simple rule: listen. Really listen.
- He lived by a simple rule: listen. Really listen.
- under clause six of Rule XX.
- Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Missouri, Mr.
Keywords:
aviation safety, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, air traffic management, pilot training, regulatory compliance, contracting, education requirements, federal contracts, workforce development, bidder eligibility, artificial intelligence, small business, technical standards, best practices, cybersecurity, satellite technology, scientific research, space exploration, data access, innovation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> expedited Ru making exempt rule making expedited Ru making exempt rule making and<01:31:19.920><
- c> obsolete</c><01:31:20.480><c> rule</c><01:31:21.199><c> rule</c><01:31:21.520><c> making</c><01:31
- :21.920><c> or</c><01:31:22.239><c> I</c><01:31:22.320><c> guess</c> and obsolete rule rule making or
- I guess and obsolete rule rule making or I guess rule<01:31:22.719><c> removing</c><01:31:24.040><c>
Committee:
Senate Human Services
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The rules to suspend. Question comes on the order of the bill to a third reading.
- Rule 36 is suspended. Question now comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- Rule 36 is suspended. Question now comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- Rule 12 is suspended. The matters will be referred to their several committees.
- Without objection, Rule 36 is suspended. Question now comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
Summary:
The Senate took up several committee reports and local bills, with repeated motions to suspend the rules so matters could be considered immediately. The Committee on the Judiciary reported ought to pass on a bill establishing a sick leave bank for Robert Tiro, a Trial Court employee, and the Senate ordered it to a third reading and then passed it to be engrossed. The Committee on Public Service similarly reported ought to pass on a sick leave bank bill for Irene O’Rourke, an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and that bill was also advanced to a third reading.
The chamber also acted on local legislation, including House No. 4004 validating the results of a special election in Hardwick, which was read a third time and passed to be engrossed after a title change by the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading. Another local bill, House No. 801 concerning Cheshire’s special election, was passed to be enacted and sent to the Governor. In addition, the Senate suspended Joint Rule 12 on several House and Senate petitions so they could be referred to the appropriate committees, including a House petition on applied behavioral analysis reimbursement rates that was referred to the Committee on Health Care Financing.
At the end of the session, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn and to reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m., with the clerk directed to dispense with printing a calendar.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The order, notwithstanding Senate Rule 7 or any other rules to the contrary, concerns the Senate bill
- The order, notwithstanding Senate Rule 7 or any other rules to the contrary, concerns the Senate bill
- The order, notwithstanding Senate Rule 7 or any other rules to the contrary, concerns the Senate bill
- The order, notwithstanding Senate Rule 7 or any other rules to the contrary, concerns the Senate bill
- The order, notwithstanding Senate Rule 7 or any other rules to the contrary, concerns the Senate bill
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then adopted an emergency preamble for Senate No. 2799, establishing a sick leave bank for a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education employee. The chamber also adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring the Warren Public Library on its 150th anniversary. Several local bills then advanced, including Senate No. 2509 on filling mayoral vacancies in New Bedford, House No. 4171 on vacancies among town meeting members in Milford (as amended), and House No. 4233 amending the Charter of the City of Malden, which was passed to be enacted and sent to the Governor. Senate No. 2799 was also passed to be enacted.
The Senate adopted a committee report extending the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure’s reporting deadline to March 5, 2026. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a House petition concerning the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code to the Committee on Financial Services. Multiple Senate orders were then adopted setting expedited procedures for Ways and Means consideration of several bills, including campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees (Senate No. 507, new draft 2898), property tax bill shocks (Senate No. 1933, new draft 2899), municipal tax relief (Senate No. 1935, new draft 2900), property tax deferral (Senate No. 2713, new draft 2901), a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption (Senate No. 2036, new draft 2902), and honoring Blue Star Families (Senate No. 2903).
The Senate also adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. and dispense with printing a calendar. At the close of business, members moved to adjourn in memory of Mary Ann Lomba of Dorchester, with remarks noting her community service and family, and the motion prevailed. The Senate adjourned in her memory.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 25 Mar 18th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules and the Committee on Rules of the Two Branches acting concurrently report recommending
- Rules are suspended. Question is on suspension of Joint Rule 12. Rules are suspended.
- Rule 47 is suspended.
- Rule is suspended.
- Rules are suspended. Third reading of the bill. The ayes have it. Rules are suspended.
Summary:
The House convened with the Pledge of Allegiance, received and placed on file the resignation letter of Rep. Vanna Howard of Lowell, and adopted several routine committee reports. These included extensions of reporting deadlines for the Healthcare Financing and Public Health committees, concurrence with Senate petitions sent to Housing and Public Safety and Homeland Security, and suspension of Joint Rule 12 for a petition concerning children involved with DCF. The chamber also adopted a resolution commending the Admetek Foundation on Prostate Cancer Awareness Day.
The main business was House No. 5264, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $1.8 billion. House leaders described the bill as using Fair Share surtax surplus funds for transportation and education, addressing MBTA reserves, safety and infrastructure, special education circuit breaker costs, early education and childcare, and other deficiencies such as GIC costs, sheriff deficiencies, heating assistance, and World Cup-related expenses. Members also discussed the bill’s tax conformity provisions responding to federal tax changes, with supporters arguing the bill would reduce a projected revenue shortfall and preserve competitiveness while delaying some conformity changes.
The House considered several amendments to the supplemental bill. Amendment 43, which would have redirected $100 million of Fair Share funds to a per-capita municipal distribution for roads and schools, drew debate over equity and rural road needs but was rejected on a roll call, 25-128. A consolidated amendment was then adopted on a roll call, 148-0, and the bill itself was passed to be engrossed on a roll call, 150-3. The House also adopted an amendment setting the next day’s meeting time and then adjourned to meet the following day at 11 a.m. in informal session.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Rule 7, uh, of the rules, uh, which was recounted by uh Chair Mhler, establishes a standard of proof
- Uh, Rule 7, uh, of the rules, uh, which was recounted by uh Chair Mhler, establishes a standard of proof
- Uh, Rule 7, uh, of the rules, uh, which was recounted by uh Chair Mhler, establishes a standard of proof
- Uh, Rule 7, uh, of the rules, uh, which was recounted by uh Chair Mhler, establishes a standard of proof
- </c> the committee is bound by the rules the committee is bound by the rules established<00:30:32.320
Committee:
House Ethics
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 18 Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Wong moved suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed, nay.
- The ayes have it; the rules are suspended. The question now is on adoption of the order.
- Wong moved suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed, nay.
- Wong moved suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed, nay.
- The Committee on Rules reports under the provisions of House Rule 7B and 7C that the accompanying order
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted resolutions honoring the partnership between Quebec and Massachusetts and congratulating Lynx Incorporated on its 75th anniversary. The House also approved orders extending reporting deadlines for the Judiciary Committee and the Revenue Committee, and adopted a special procedures order for consideration of House No. 5151, the energy, affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness bill.
The chamber then acted on local legislation. House Bill 4272, authorizing the town of Hudson to grant an additional off-premises wine and malt beverages license, was passed to be enacted. Senate Bill 1898, authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in Plainville, was also passed to be enacted.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and set its next meeting for 11 a.m. the following day in formal session. A Democratic caucus was announced for noon in rooms A1 and A2.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the report pursuant to Rule 13.2 recommending
- amendment to House Rule 15.3.
- According to the rules of the Florida House of Representatives, specifically Rule 12.8, paragraph 1,
- rule.
- Waive the rules.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report and a rules report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also heard several recognitions and a farewell speech from Representative Nixon, who reflected on constituent service and her legislative priorities.
On the floor, HB 1405, relating to a statewide project for missing persons with special needs, passed unanimously. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about the handling of surplus conservation lands and agricultural uses; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, was explained as a broad package restricting foreign-country influence in government, procurement, gifts, cultural agreements, and related areas. An amendment adding restrictions on surrogacy and adoption involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern was adopted after debate over possible impacts on families and adoption practices, and the bill then passed 80-20.
The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197, a bill to modernize state information technology procurement and contracting, unanimously after debate about improving oversight of large IT projects. HB 1103, allowing local governments to fast-track action on derelict vessels, also passed unanimously. The chamber then considered CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations, including limits on development fees, changes to local voting thresholds for comprehensive plan and boundary actions, manufactured homes in RV parks, and resort-related provisions. Several amendments were debated, including one on local control and rural boundaries that failed and another strike-all amendment ruled out of order; the bill ultimately passed 71-38. The final item reached before the transcript ended was a local bill for the Pace Fire Rescue District in Santa Rosa County, described as adjusting its assessment formula to provide tax relief.