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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And so the Speaker and the Pro Tempore are elected by Republicans and Democrats... are elected by Republicans
Keywords:
codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, catfish, transportation, public waters, criminal penalties, natural resources, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day- REASSEMBLE Part 1 Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If you're a Democrat, you cannot vote in the Republican primary.
- If you're a Republican, you cannot vote in the Democratic primary.
- And you think, well, here's a Republican talking about a Democrat.
- And you think, well, here's a Republican talking about a Democrat.
- In the 1980s, he worked with Governor Pierre S. du Pont, again, a Republican.
Summary:
The House met on June 30, 2026, with opening ceremonies, guest introductions, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for two deceased community members. Members also adopted Consent Calendar 29, which included House Concurrent Resolutions 153, 154, and 156, and passed House Concurrent Resolution 157 directing the State Lottery to report on iLottery options to support traditional lottery retailers, as amended to set a February 15, 2027 reporting deadline.
The chamber then considered several bills on agriculture, telecommunications, health, fire service standards, corrections, elections, and education. Among the measures passed were Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program, Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecom carriers, Senate Bill 339 clarifying advance health care directives, Senate Bill 235 extending manufactured home rent increase rules, Senate Bill 325 updating firefighter/EMS background check and membership standards, Senate Bill 309 discharging incarceration-related balances, Senate Bill 324 on constable-related handgun purchase exemptions, Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication access, and Senate Bill 293 creating a licensure pathway for summer camp providers in the Purchase of Care program.
The House also passed Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to marry regardless of race or gender while explicitly preserving religious freedom. The bill drew extended debate, with supporters framing it as a safeguard against future rollbacks of marriage equality and opponents raising concerns about constitutionalizing an issue already in statute; several members explained changed votes and personal reflections before the final roll call, which passed 28-12. House Bill 188, which would allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after amendment, despite some opposition over party-system effects.
Two measures were tabled or amended after debate: Senate Bill 233 on removing snow and ice from vehicles was initially tabled to consider a truck-driver exemption amendment, then the amendment failed and the bill later passed as amended; and Senate Joint Resolution 19 on studying health care costs was tabled briefly pending legal clarification. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a three-year pilot program for AI and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, data privacy, and teacher oversight. The transcript ends as House Bill 478 is being read in, but no final action on that bill appears in the provided text.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- If you're a Republican, no party, people really do not want data centers to make their electric bills
- If you look across the country, you have Democratic governors and Republican governors both agreeing
- and current Republicans who are speaking out against this unconstitutional behavior.
- and current Republicans who are speaking out against this unconstitutional behavior.
- and current Republicans who are speaking out against this unconstitutional behavior. 60%, more than
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (02/06/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And so a republican small R the box.
- It's not a Republican or Democrat issue, and it's not a Republican or Democrat solution either.
- It's not a Republican or Democrat issue, and it's not a Republican or Democrat solution either.
- So, it's not a Republican or uh in DC. So, it's not a Republican or Democrat<00:39:06.079><c> thing.
- and it's not a Republican Democrat issue and it's not a Republican or<00:39:10.400><c> Democrat</c><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
MN House passes omnibus workforce, labor, and economic development policy and finance bill 5/5/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:30:38.200><c> in</c> administration and the Republicans in administration and the Republicans
- </c> government shutdowns where Republicans government shutdowns where Republicans voted<00:31:33.600
- in Washington and this Republicans in Washington and this corrupt,<00:31:46.960><c> cruel,</c><00:31
- She is the last statewide Republican official here in Minnesota, and we're going to give her the honor
- </c><00:37:40.880><c> here</c> last statewide Republican official here last statewide Republican official
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/07/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The Republicans had all of the seats in Lebanon, and I won.
- </c><00:28:49.559><c> had</c> supposed to lose um the Republicans had supposed to lose um the Republicans
- Since the Republicans have a majority, the Republicans would then go through the list, each would vote
- the Republicans have a majority<00:49:47.839><c> the</c><00:49:48.000><c> Republicans</c><00:49:48.520
- ><c> would</c><00:49:48.760><c> then</c><00:49:49.400><c> uh</c> majority the Republicans would then
Summary:
The meeting was an introductory Ways and Means Committee orientation led by Chair John Janigian. Members went around the room introducing themselves, with several returning legislators and several freshmen describing their backgrounds in business, education, public service, finance, transportation, journalism, military service, and nonprofit work. Janigian explained his own legislative history and professional background, and other members, including Bill Bolton, Fred Doucette, Mary Ford, Jim Tierney, Scott Brier, Thomas Oppel, Mary Murphy, Representative Spar, Susan Elberger, Dennis Malloy, Jordan Ulery, and Julius Soti, briefly described their prior experience and reasons for serving on the committee.
The chair then outlined the committee’s role. He said Ways and Means is responsible for revenue estimates that Finance will use to determine how much the state can spend over the next biennium, and that the committee would spend the next five to six weeks developing its best revenue estimate, due around February 15. He also explained that the committee hears from state agencies and departments about how taxes are created, collected, and performing against expectations, and that it reviews bills affecting state revenue, including tax increases, tax decreases, tax removals, and fee-related measures.
Janigian noted that the committee had five bills at the time of the meeting and expected more to be referred. He explained that most would be first-committee bills, though some second-committee bills could come over if they involved taxes or fees after passing policy committees. He used marijuana-related legislation as an example of a bill that might first go to another committee and later reach Ways and Means if it had fiscal implications. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational, and members were told how to participate in hearings and follow-up questions during regular committee work.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 120 May 14th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If there are any of our Republican colleagues who have had a birthday in...
- Um, all Republican. >> Thank you. Seeing no further discussion. >> Thank you.
- And being the only fourth-term Republican, the dean of the caucus, it kind of feels like being the lone
- He was a passionate Republican [snorts] He was a passionate Republican who held his beliefs with conviction
- You know, the ML has made history thanks to the rambunctious Republicans from the class of 2023.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-01-28 (4:30PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A Republican governor approved the institution for dreamers.
- It was a Republican governor who approved it.
- A Republican governor approved the institution for dreamers.
- It was a Republican governor who are What is wrong with it now?
- It was a Republican governor who approved it.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1B on immigration, along with discussion of anticipated Senate changes. The sponsor described the bill as creating a chief immigration officer housed in the Department of Agriculture, establishing an Office of State Immigration Enforcement, expanding cooperation with federal immigration authorities, increasing criminal penalties for certain offenses by unauthorized aliens, ending undocumented-student fee waivers, and providing substantial appropriations for enforcement and related programs. Members also questioned the Senate version’s proposed mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses involving unauthorized aliens, as well as pretrial detention, 287(g) participation, DMV reporting requirements, and the bill’s effects on schools, teachers, social workers, and local agencies. The sponsor and supporting members repeatedly said the bill required broad cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and that existing federal law would control where conflicts arose.
A major portion of the debate focused on whether the bill would allow or require immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive settings, and whether teachers, school resource officers, and social workers could be placed in conflict with federal privacy or professional obligations. Members also raised concerns about detention based on suspected status, the standard of proof for immigration-status determinations, prison and jail impacts, workforce shortages, and the fiscal effects on counties and state agencies. The sponsor said the bill did not provide DMV funding, that the state would need to study some implementation questions, and that the appropriations included $25 million for a local law enforcement participation incentive program and up to $350 million for broader implementation and coordination.
Several amendments were offered and failed. Representative Chambliss proposed protecting schools, churches, and places of worship from enforcement activity; Representative Escamani offered amendments to preserve in-state tuition for Dreamers and to grandfather currently eligible students; Representative Woodson offered a similar Dreamer-related amendment; and Representative Bartleman proposed barring local law enforcement from entering schools during school hours to detain children solely for immigration status. Supporters of these amendments argued they would protect children, preserve educational access, and prevent trauma in schools and houses of worship. The House rejected each amendment by voice vote, and the transcript ends during debate on the Bartleman school-safety amendment before final disposition is shown.
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- House Republicans will also be caucusing at 10:15 and plan to return to the House floor at 11:30.
- Again, House Republicans will caucus at 10:15. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- House Republicans will caucus at 12:40, at 12:40. Madam Speaker.
- House Republicans will caucus at 12:40.
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- House Republicans will be caucusing at 12:30 p.m. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- House Republicans will be caucusing at 12:30 p.m. and plan to return to the House floor at 1:30 p.m.
- Again, House Republicans will be caucusing at 12:30 p.m. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- The House Republican Policy Committee has held a series of multi-state policy hearings across the PJM
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and a quorum call before moving into committee reports and floor action. Committees reported a number of bills and resolutions, including measures from Local Government, Energy, Health, Judiciary, Appropriations, Rules, and Finance. The chamber also announced caucus and committee meetings, then recessed and later reconvened for final consideration of legislation.
Several bills passed the House finally, including House Bill 2299 on body cameras for county probation officers, House Bill 167 designating a scenic byway along Allegheny River Boulevard, House Bill 95 requiring disclosure when content or advertising is generated or substantially modified by artificial intelligence, House Bill 1944 expanding medical amnesty and Good Samaritan protections on campuses, House Bill 2443 creating a child victim recovery fund, House Bill 246 updating references from the Public Welfare Code to the Human Services Code, and House Bill 2586 establishing title protection for music therapists. The House also adopted House Resolution 463 recognizing Korean-American Citizenship Day, House Resolution 499 recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day, and House Resolution 547 directing a study of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration.
The House spent significant time on amendments to House Bill 133, which concerns reinstatement of parental rights, and House Bill 138, which addresses parental incarceration and termination of parental rights. Both bills received bipartisan amendments adding guardrails and exceptions, and the amendments were adopted unanimously. The chamber also debated House Bill 2224, the Fair Act, with multiple amendments on utility rates, return on equity, and scope; some amendments were adopted, several tied votes failed, and the bill was left amended for reprinting. House Bill 2544, dealing with school administrators’ rights and negotiations, saw an amendment to allow individual bargaining, but that amendment failed and the bill was agreed to. The session ended with a correction to the record on House Bill 1944, a motion to recommit several bills to Appropriations, and adjournment until June 22, 2026.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Conference Committee - SF0028, March 5, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm really lucky in my county; most every time I tested, I have a Republican and Democrat.
- tested,</c><00:10:07.320><c> I</c><00:10:07.440><c> have</c><00:10:07.560><c> a</c><00:10:07.600><c> Republican
- </c><00:10:08.120><c> and</c> time I tested, I have a Republican and time I tested, I have a Republican
Summary:
The conference committee met on Senate File 2028, an elections-related bill concerning public logic and accuracy testing of voting equipment. The House explained its changes: extending notice from two to four days, removing language that limited the number of people in the room so the testing could be more open to the public, and adding language about resealing equipment after testing. The Senate side said the bill was largely technical but focused on balancing transparency with security and suggested a middle-ground notice period and a minimum number of people in the room rather than an open-ended crowd size.
County clerks Mary Langford and Julie Freeze testified in support of maintaining strong security and discretion during testing. They said clerks already notify party chairs and candidates through email, social media, and other means, and argued that two days’ notice is workable because election logistics can change at the last minute due to weather, missing materials, or equipment issues. They emphasized that testing should remain public, but that clerks need flexibility to manage room size and protect equipment and chain of custody, especially in smaller or more secure spaces.
Other members discussed whether the bill should be delayed, but witnesses said clerks would continue to make testing publicly available even without the bill and that the Senate version better preserved the balance between visibility and security. The committee ultimately moved to the Senate position, and the conference committee report passed on a roll call vote with all members voting aye, including Representatives Lock, Lucas, and Yen, and Senators Dockter and Erlandson; Senator Keiser was recorded as no.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Seven - Wednesday, February 25 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He served 12 years, and yes, there are Republicans in Minnesota, Mr. Mike Beard.
- But once again, typically the Republican position, the conservative position, as I've always understood
- It’s always a discussion on the House that we need to have brought in the discussion about the Republican
- To create a sturdy foundation for the strength and success of our citizens and our nation, Republicans
Summary:
The House convened after a quorum call and welcomed several guests and advocacy groups, including disability rights advocates, American Heart Association volunteers, and special guests connected to public safety, transportation, and Miss Missouri. After quorum was established, the chamber moved into House bills on perfection and formal passage.
Members first debated House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2587, which would update Missouri law on unmanned aircraft and give trained law enforcement clearer authority to detect, track, and respond to dangerous drone activity around critical infrastructure and major events such as the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches. Supporters said it was needed for public safety and to align with federal law; some members raised concerns about FAA jurisdiction, commercial drone use, privacy, and possible future expansion. The substitute was adopted and ordered perfected and printed. The House then took up House Bill 1977, which removes notarization requirements for detention and evaluation applications and related documents when completed by certain qualified professionals; members said it would help rural hospitals and streamline 96-hour commitment paperwork. That bill was also adopted and ordered perfected and printed.
The chamber next considered House Bill 2593, a Missouri National Guard and military affairs bill modernizing Guard authority to respond to cyber threats, updating awards and emergency relief provisions, and adding veterans’ recognition language. Three amendments were adopted: one creating a living organ donor leave/status provision for Guard members, one providing a monthly allowance to cover TRICARE or similar premiums for certain service members on state active duty, and one extending legal protections to Guard personnel activated for state emergency duty, similar to federal servicemember protections. The amended bill was then ordered perfected and printed.
Finally, the House debated House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1948, the fatherhood bill creating a state fatherhood program to support community organizations and nonprofits that help fathers overcome barriers to involvement with their children. Supporters cited child welfare, poverty, incarceration, and reintegration benefits; opponents questioned whether it was an appropriate government role. An amendment was adopted to preserve certain driving, hunting/fishing, and occupational license relief for participating fathers who comply with child support or custody obligations. The amended bill was then ordered perfected and printed. The House also adopted House Bill 2473, which clarifies rules for real estate brokers’ trust accounts by allowing limited personal funds for service charges and permitting interest to be withdrawn within 30 days, and then adjourned after announcements and notice of bills to be considered on the next legislative day.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Feb 19th, 2026
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- against our, if you're going to divide it into political, against Democrat, against Democrat and Republican
- , against Republican, we have to have that open dialogue.
- I don't care if an idea comes from a Republican colleague or a Democrat colleague.
- I think all of us Republicans and Democrats, we need to encourage all of our colleagues.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- An essential component of a democratic society in a republican system of government is accountability
- component of a democratic society<00:13:01.839><c> in</c><00:13:02.079><c> a</c><00:13:02.320><c> republican
- </c><00:13:02.959><c> system</c><00:13:03.200><c> of</c> society in a republican system of society in
- a republican system of government<00:13:03.839><c> is</c><00:13:04.160><c> accountability</c><00:13:
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, just this week, a Republican came to me and said that our reading scores are down in the state
- Members, just this week, a Republican came to me and said that our reading scores are down in the state
- you can find her on any given day in the community with people. ...in rural Arizona, talking to Republicans
- She also urged Congress to pass pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation, which the majority Republican
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not Democrat or Republican. This is life.
- So we need to have some negotiations with Democrats and Republicans sitting down and saying, what tax
- So we need to have some negotiations with Democrats and Republicans sitting down and saying what tax
- There are many Republican politicians whose name could be honored, but not this one.
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, safety improvements, Route 70, infrastructure, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, historic preservation, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, special license plate, special plate, license plate, vanity plate
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Eighty-nine percent of Republicans and 75% of Democrats and independent voters.
- 89%</c><00:12:46.079><c> of</c> aisle support this bill. 89% of aisle support this bill. 89% of Republicans
- 47.040><c> 75%</c><00:12:48.000><c> of</c><00:12:48.240><c> Democrats</c><00:12:48.639><c> and</c> Republicans
- and 75% of Democrats and Republicans and 75% of Democrats and independent<00:12:49.360><c> voters.
Keywords:
firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 8th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You know what's important Keeping the Republic the Republican from eroding into an empire is a steady
- I'm once again grateful to my Republican colleagues of course you will support this resolution and you
- And just like a few days ago, you have a group of Republicans—I think all of us—who supported a measure
- We have 20 Republicans here that are willing to work with you to get things to the administration that
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- notes there has been more interaction and dialogue this year, and says there have been a few more Republican
- /c><00:16:30.320><c> few</c><00:16:30.480><c> more</c><00:16:31.279><c> uh</c><00:16:32.000><c> Republican
- </c><00:16:32.639><c> bills</c><00:16:33.199><c> in</c> and a few more uh Republican bills in and a few
- more uh Republican bills in it.<00:16:33.680><c> We</c><00:16:34.000><c> I</c><00:16:34.240><c> think
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine improving the Federal environmental review and permitting processes. Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- It falls to my Republican friends to bring this lawless, unconstitutional madness to an end, and I wish
- I think it's – I'm going to stereotype Republicans here a little bit and say that we do struggle with
- Talk to me, and particularly my Republican colleagues, about transmission.
- Well, listen, there's some good proposals out there, and I'd just like to invite my Republican and Democratic
Keywords:
environmental review, permitting process, infrastructure, bipartisan legislation, economic growth, Nucor, West Virginia
Summary:
The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.