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California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Emergency Management Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Emergency Management

Transcript Highlights:
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Committee: Senate Emergency Management
Summary: The Senate Emergency Management Committee heard several wildfire- and emergency-related bills. SB 1270 by Senator Richardson would expand the California Wildfire Mitigation Program to more counties and direct future funding toward areas with the greatest wildfire risk and social vulnerability; supporters included CSAC and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. SB 1079 by Senator Stern would create a permanent fire innovation unit within Cal Fire to identify operational needs, test new technologies, and speed deployment of successful tools; it drew support from Megafire Action, fire agencies, and several advocacy groups. SB 1020 by Senator Niello would require annual reporting on open gubernatorial states of emergency, including spending and lessons learned, to increase legislative oversight without limiting emergency powers; the LAO provided technical assistance on the bill. SB 894 by Senator Allen would establish a wildfire resilience loan program modeled on Go Green to help finance home hardening and defensible space improvements, with broad support from state, local, environmental, and credit union interests. Testimony on the bills emphasized wildfire risk, the need for broader home hardening access, and the value of innovation and oversight in emergency management. Supporters of SB 894 said grants alone cannot meet the scale of needed mitigation and that low-cost financing could leverage private capital. Supporters of SB 1079 argued California needs a more formal system to connect firefighters with innovators and scale proven technologies. On SB 1020, the author and committee discussed balancing executive emergency authority with transparency and accountability. There was no recorded opposition to the measures during testimony. After discussion, the committee accepted amendments on the bills and voted to pass SB 894, SB 973, SB 1020, SB 1270, and SB 1079 as amended to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The transcript shows multiple roll calls as quorum was established and absent members were called; each bill ultimately received unanimous support from members present and was reported out of committee.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Emergency Management Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're just going to sit here in suspension. Suspension paused. Suspension. Pause time.
Summary: The Senate Emergency Management Committee heard five wildfire- and emergency-related bills. SB 1270 by Senator Richardson would expand the California Wildfire Mitigation Program to more counties based on wildfire risk and social vulnerability, with the author and county representatives saying the program should better target home-hardening assistance where need is greatest. SB 1079 by Senator Stern would create a Fire Innovation Unit within Cal Fire to identify operational needs, test new wildfire technologies, and speed deployment of successful tools; it drew broad support from fire, environmental, local government, and industry groups. SB 1020 by Senator Niello would require annual reporting on open states of emergency, including spending and lessons learned, to increase legislative oversight without limiting the governor’s emergency powers. SB 894 by Senator Allen would establish a wildfire resilience loan program modeled on the state’s Go Green financing platform to help homeowners afford wildfire hardening and defensible-space improvements; supporters included the State Treasurer’s office, counties, fire-safety groups, local governments, and credit unions. There was no opposition testimony on any of the bills. Committee members generally expressed support, with comments emphasizing wildfire risk, the need for home hardening, innovation, and accountability in emergency powers. Senator Rubio asked to be a coauthor on SB 894, and the chair noted the bill’s importance for making mitigation more affordable at scale. All five measures were approved by the committee on motions for “do pass as amended to appropriations,” with roll calls taken over several quorum interruptions. The bills were advanced out of committee, and the hearing was adjourned.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Emergency Management Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Emergency Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're just going to sit here in suspension. Suspension paused. Suspension. Pause time.
Committee: Senate Emergency Management
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 65 Jul 6th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Wong of Saugus moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
  • Wong of Saugus moves suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
Summary: The House took up several routine committee reports and local bills. The Committee on Rules recommended, and the House adopted, House Order 55-59 extending until Friday, July 17, 2026, the reporting deadline for the Committee on Education on House Order 55-59. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling also recommended two local bills for House consideration: House No. 5426, amending the charter of the town of North Attleboro, and House No. 5434, allowing associate members of the Tisbury planning board to fill vacancies on the board. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave both local bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. It then considered House 4231, an engrossed bill relative to parking enforcement in the city of Cambridge, and passed it to be enacted. The House also adopted an order to meet again Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. before adjourning. A Democratic caucus was announced for noon in Room A1.
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Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ashe for legislation to further regulate dogs and kennels comes from the House under the suspension of
  • The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
Summary: The Senate took up several local and private bills for final action. It passed to be enacted An Act Further Regulating Appointments to the Acton Memorial Library (H-4173) and passed to be reenacted, as amended, An Act Increasing the Membership of the Board of Health of the Town of Marblehead from Three to Five Members (H-3912). The chamber also considered two bills on third reading and passed both to be engrossed: a sick leave bank bill for Amy Tangway, a Trial Court employee (H.4647), and a bill changing the title and substance of a Dalton measure to remove the town resident requirement for the town manager (H.4210). In each case, the questions were put and the ayes prevailed without recorded opposition. The Senate then received a House petition from Brian M. Ashe seeking legislation to further regulate dogs and kennels. The petition was taken up under suspension of Joint Rule 12 and referred to the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government after the rule was suspended by voice vote. The Senate also adopted an order setting its next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Finally, Senator Tarr moved that the Senate adjourn, and the motion was adopted by voice vote. The Senate adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 24 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Pice of Wellesley moved suspension of the rules.
  • Galvin of Canton moved suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye; all those opposed, nay.
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine matters reported by the Committee on Rules. It adopted a resolution filed by Representative Pacheco honoring Partners for Youth with Disabilities on its 40th anniversary after suspending the rules. The House also adopted an order from Speaker Mariano setting Tuesday, June 10, 2025, as the date for the special election to fill the vacancy in the Third Bristol District, again after a motion to suspend the rules. Members then observed a moment of silent tribute for James Richardson of Shelburne, recognizing his long service as an elected assessor and tree warden and his contributions to the community. The House subsequently adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m. The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which was approved, and the House stood adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Sep 8th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a long floor file with many Senate bills. Early procedural actions included unanimous-consent motions, a successful roll-call to rescind prior action on SB 351, and a 54-vote suspension of Joint Rule 61(a)(3) to allow floor amendments on SBs 80, 351, and 415. The chamber also made several referrals, moved one item to the inactive file, and welcomed new Assembly Member Natasha Johnson and other guests. The bulk of the meeting consisted of concurrence and third-reading votes on a wide range of measures, many of them passing with little or no opposition. Topics included tribal gaming grants (AB 221), State Bar fee and bar exam changes (SB 253), AI guardrails in community colleges (SB 241), consumer arbitration clauses (SB 82), due process for law enforcement in Racial Justice Act cases (SB 734), dental payment fee disclosures (SB 386), HOA balcony inspection reports (SB 410), farmland protection and EIFD rules (SB 5 and SB 516), emergency shelter zoning (SB 340), HIV confidentiality (SB 504), election signature-cure reforms (SB 3), contractor workers’ compensation compliance (SB 291), fire training funding (SB 345), wage theft enforcement (SB 355 and SB 261), food allergen disclosures (SB 68), ride-share insurance coverage (SB 371), housing and disaster recovery measures (SB 233, SB 625, SB 21), midwifery education (SB 520), mobile home insurance access (SB 525), epinephrine in schools (SB 568), health facility emergency licensing (SB 582), hair relaxer enforcement (SB 236), wastewater surveillance (SB 317), and several tax, transportation, and public health bills. A number of bills drew brief policy debate or opposition. SB 388, creating a California Latino Commission, prompted criticism from some members who argued the money should go directly to community needs rather than a new commission; it still passed. SB 50 on digital safety for victims of abuse, SB 20 on silicosis prevention, SB 306 on prior authorization reform, SB 373 on oversight of out-of-state special education placements, and SB 437 on reparations descendant-status verification were among the more substantive and discussed measures. Most bills passed by wide margins, often unanimously, and several urgency or tax-levy measures required 54 votes and were approved. The session ended with continued passage of remaining file items and multiple items retained or passed temporarily for later action.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Several petitions come from the House on the suspension of Joint Rule 12 and are referred to their respective
  • The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye.
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up House No. 4156, a bill establishing a charter for the city of Cambridge. Senator DiDomenico offered an amendment striking the bill’s text and inserting Senate Document No. 2598; the amendment was adopted, the bill was ordered to a third reading, and then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also briefly took up House No. 360 from Holyoke for third reading, though no further action is recorded in the excerpt. The chamber then considered House No. 4323, an act establishing a sick leave bank for Alexander Schwartz, an employee of the Department of State Police. The Senate adopted the emergency preamble by standing vote, then later passed the bill to be enacted and sent it to the Governor for approval. Several House petitions seeking suspension of Joint Rule 12 were referred to their respective committees after the Senate agreed to the suspension. At the end of the session, Senator O’Connor offered and the Senate adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and to dispense with printing a calendar. The Senate then adjourned accordingly.
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IA

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

House in Session Feb 20th, 2026 at 11:30 am

Iowa House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House File 2652 by the Committee on Education, a bill for an act related to the suspension of a person's
  • House File 2653 by the Committee on Public Safety, a bill for an act related to the suspension of a person's
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy
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NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy and Administration (01/28/2026)

Education Policy and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
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Committee: House Education Policy and Administration
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 29th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Several petitions come from the House on the suspension of Joint Rule 12 and are referred to their respective
  • The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 121 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Garmily of Arlington moved suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor say aye.
  • Garmily of Arlington moved suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor say aye.
Summary: The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several bills recommended by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Those included Senate No. 1919, providing for the retirement of Greg Heath, a former Westfield firefighter; House No. 4648, concerning the purchase or lease of property known as Fenn Farm in Stockbridge; and House No. 4805, amending the Plainville town charter. The House suspended Rule 7A to move the bills forward, ordered them to a third reading, and later proceeded on the orders of the day. The House then passed House No. 4565, establishing a sick leave bank for Marie Lettrian of the Department of Transitional Assistance, to be enacted. It also passed two bills to be engrossed: House No. 407, changing the composition of the Licensing Board for the City of Salem, and House No. 4602, relating to the Monson Select Board. No debate or opposition was recorded on these measures, and the votes were taken by voice vote. At the end of the session, the House adopted a special adjournment in memory of Michael F. Flaherty, a former Boston House member who served from 1967 to 1990. The House also adopted an order to meet again Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., and then adjourned to that time in informal session.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 43 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Michlewitz of Boston moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
  • Michlewitz of Boston moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
Summary: The House convened with a Pledge of Allegiance led by a fourth grade class from Sacred Heart School in Weymouth, who were welcomed as guests of Representative James Murphy. Later, the House also recognized the 2024 Duxbury Coed Division cheerleading state champions as guests of Representative Sweezy. The main legislative action was consideration of House No. 4100, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The Committee on Ways and Means reported the bill ought to pass with a fiscal note of $240 million, and the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended it for House consideration. The House suspended the rules, gave the bill second reading, ordered it to a third reading, suspended the rules again after release from the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and then passed the bill to be engrossed. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m. in an informal session. Members were additionally notified that a joint session would be held on Wednesday at 12 noon in the House chamber.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Counsel from the House on the suspension of Joint Rule 12 referred to the Committee on Transportation
  • The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor, say aye; opposed, no.
Summary: The Senate took up several local bills and petitions. It considered Senate No. 2544 concerning the number of registered voters who may petition for a special town meeting in Andover, which came from the House with an amendment adding a section 2 and was advanced on a motion to suspend the rules. The Senate also received a House petition from Kip Diggs regarding regulation of vessel transportation in Maston Mills and Osterville in Vonsville; Joint Rule 12 was suspended and the petition was referred to the Committee on Transportation. The chamber then acted on a series of local measures. It passed to be enacted H. 4842, the organization of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, and passed to be engrossed bills authorizing the town of Berkeley to increase the membership of its Board of Selectmen, amending the town charter of Plymouth, and authorizing Pembroke to grant an additional off-premises alcohol license. Each of these measures was read a third time and approved without recorded opposition. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn and set its next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The motion to adjourn was approved, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session May 11th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Counsel from the House on the suspension of Joint Rule 12 referred to the Committee on Transportation
  • The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
Summary: The Senate first took up Senate No. 2544, a bill regulating the number of registered voters who may petition for a special town meeting in Andover. On motion by Senator Tarr, the rules were suspended, and the Senate concurred in a House amendment adding a Section 2. The chamber then considered H. 4842, an act to clarify the organization of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, and passed it to be enacted. The Senate also received a House petition from Kip Diggs seeking legislation to further regulate transportation of vessels in the villages of Maston Mills and Osterville in Vonsville. Joint Rule 12 was suspended and the petition was referred to the Committee on Transportation. Several local bills were then taken up on third reading and passed to be engrossed: Senate No. 2897 authorizing Berkeley to increase the membership of its Board of Selectmen, House No. 4501 amending the Plymouth town charter, and House No. 4817 authorizing Pembroke to grant an additional off-premises alcohol license. At the close of business, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m. and to dispense with printing the calendar. The chamber then adjourned.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Papers from the House: Several petitions come from the House on the suspension of Joint Rule 12, referred
  • The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine and local matters. It adopted an emergency preamble for House No. 4643, authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convey a parcel of land in Stoneham, and later passed that bill to be enacted. The chamber also adopted a resolution commending the New England Hemophilia Association for recognizing March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. The Senate passed House No. 4502, amending the town manager act of Arlington, to be engrossed. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 on several House petitions so they could be referred to the appropriate committees. In addition, the Senate concurred in a further House amendment to House No. 3898, the Natick home rule charter bill, after suspending the rules to take it up immediately. Before adjourning, the Senate adopted an order setting its next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and dispensing with the printing of a calendar. Senator Tarr then moved to adjourn, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Gary relative to credit card surcharges comes from the House on the suspension of Joint Rule 12 and is
  • The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, then took up and adopted a resolution commending Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders awareness advocates. The resolution described these as rare connective tissue disorders that are often difficult to diagnose and can be lifelong, debilitating, or life-threatening, and noted the Governor’s May 2024 proclamation recognizing awareness month for these conditions. The Senate then received a House petition from Calling M. Gary concerning credit card surcharges. By unanimous consent, Joint Rule 12 was suspended and the petition was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. The Senate also considered a Ways and Means report on House No. 4151, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, and by unanimous consent suspended the rules to order the bill to a third reading. Finally, the Senate adopted an order setting the next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and dispensing with the printing of a calendar. The Senate then adjourned until that time.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • continuity of care to specialists in hospital services for duly eligible individuals, under the suspension
  • Question comes on suspension of General Rule 12. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
Summary: The Senate adopted two resolutions: one honoring the Honorable David T. Donnelly for his service to the Commonwealth, and another commending amateur radio operators for Amateur Radio Week and ARRL Field Day. The chamber then took up several House measures, including two bills establishing sick leave banks for Massachusetts Department of Transportation employees Daniel Yende and Mark Kratman; both were advanced to a third reading after the rules were suspended. The Senate also suspended General Rule 12 and referred a House petition by James J. O’Day concerning access and continuity of care to specialists in hospital services for eligible individuals to the Committee on Public Health. Later, the Committee on the Judiciary reported a bill, Senate No. 2522, related to strike and health care protection in the Commonwealth, ought to pass, and the Senate referred it to the Committee on Ways and Means after suspending the rules. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in a formal session with a calendar, and then adjourned.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Mar 26th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Papers from the House: Several petitions come from the House on the suspension of Joint Rule 12 and are
  • Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
Summary: The Senate reconvened after a brief recess and took up several local bills on final passage. It enacted a bill making the charter of the County of Nantucket gender neutral and passed House No. 4404 to be enacted and sent to the Governor. The chamber also considered multiple Boston Police Department bills waiving the maximum age requirement for specific individuals, including Pierre Charles Darius, Ryan Kozo, and Duomi Pamera; each was advanced through third reading and passed to be engrossed. One of the Boston police bills came from the House and, after a motion to suspend the rules, was taken up forthwith and also passed to be engrossed. The Senate then suspended Joint Rule 12 on several House petitions and referred those matters to the appropriate committees. No debate or opposition was recorded on the measures considered, and all actions were taken by voice vote with the ayes prevailing. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again on Monday at 11:00 a.m., directed the clerk to dispense with printing a calendar, and adjourned.