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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce May 5th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's actually on the Senate floor this week.
  • It actually was amended on the Senate floor.
  • “No, it’s actually on the Senate floor. It’s on the Senate floor.
  • “It’s on the Senate floor.
  • That's already passed out the House floor.
Summary: The committee first deferred House Bill 1102 without hearing it. It then took up House Concurrent Resolution 66, which urges Louisiana Economic Development and other state agencies to continue studying rural parishes’ economic assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities. Representative Weible and Secretary Bougoir described the resolution as part of a broader effort to align state rural programs and create a strategic framework for rural development. Members emphasized infrastructure, workforce training, local coordination, and retaining young people in rural communities. An amendment requiring LED to report to the legislature by January 1, 2027 was adopted, and HCR 66 was reported favorably as amended. The committee next considered Senate Bill 102, which would allow qualified trade associations for motor vehicle dealers to bring declaratory and injunctive actions against manufacturers on behalf of dealers. Senator Presley and the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association said the bill would consolidate similar disputes into one action, reduce costs, and help smaller dealers avoid retaliation or uneven litigation. Questions focused on standing, the limited remedies, and whether the bill would affect nontraditional sales models. Technical amendments were adopted, and SB 102 was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 521, concerning banks’ continued use of a non-surviving bank’s name after mergers or consolidations, drew the most debate. Senator Boudreau and former Senator Fred Mills said the bill would preserve community-bank identity while following FDIC guidance on clear disclosure and consumer notice. Several members raised concerns about codifying federal guidance, future changes to federal rules, and whether the bill should instead set a fixed transition period; an amendment to limit use of the old name to 24 months was adopted after discussion. Another proposed amendment tying the bill to 1998 FDIC branch-name guidance failed on a roll call vote. The bill, as amended, was then reported favorably. The committee also advanced House Bill 387, which narrows the scope of incidental engineering work by architects and clarifies the state fire marshal’s authority to review plans under both architecture and engineering laws, and House Bill 1228, which updates hearing-aid dealer licensing and consumer-protection rules, including testing periods, cooling-off rights, and refund/cancellation procedures. Both bills were reported favorably with technical amendments. The transcript then shifted to additional measures, including House Bill 975 on Public Service Commission reconstitution and several Senate bills by Senator Abraham on self-storage facilities and contractor licensing, but the provided text cuts off before those items are fully concluded.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-17 (1:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I yield the floor to Representative Kendall. Representative Kendall, you're recognized.
  • Does your bill take into consideration whether or not someone cannot afford child care?
  • I'll be brief, as I know we're wrapping up today's floor session, and Rep.
  • I'm yielding the floor to Representative Gant. Representative Gant, you're recognized.
  • I yield the floor to Representative Bartleman. Representative Bartleman, you're recognized.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • ,</c><02:25:15.920><c> it's</c> disagree here on the House floor, it's disagree here on the House floor
  • </c> occurrence in my various floor speeches. occurrence in my various floor speeches.
  • Now floor by the Democratic majority.
  • </c><03:38:00.080><c> of</c> decision providing for consideration of decision providing for consideration
Bills: HJR60 , HB1442 , HR859 , HR1402 , HR354
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • I appreciate your consideration.
  • I appreciate your consideration. consideration. consideration.
  • All ground floor classrooms have big pre-energy crisis 1960s-era windows.
  • Teachers on the ground floor are fearful for their students.
  • Thank you for your time and consideration.
Summary: The committee heard House File 3493, the Safe Schools Revenue Increase bill, and first adopted the DE amendment before moving the bill on for re-referral to Ways and Means. Representative Lawrence described the bill as a multi-layered school safety package for all students and schools, including public, nonpublic, charter, and tribal schools, with increased safety funding, mental health support, anonymous threat reporting, school safety plans, and student discipline changes. Several supporters emphasized the need for flexible safety funding and cited real-world safety concerns, including anonymous tip systems that had generated many reports, classroom evacuations, staff injuries, and the need for more resources for mental health and safety infrastructure. Some supporters, including charter school leaders and Catholic Conference testimony, argued the bill’s flexibility and broader safety approach were important, while others supported the K-3 suspension language as a needed tool in severe cases. Opponents focused heavily on the bill’s repeal of Minnesota’s K-3 suspension ban and non-exclusionary discipline requirements. Legal aid, disability advocates, and education groups argued that suspensions harm young children, worsen disparities, and disproportionately affect students of color and students with disabilities, and they urged the committee to keep restorative and non-exclusionary practices in place. Disability advocates also asked that any safety planning explicitly account for students with disabilities and that the bill remain aligned with IDEA protections and individualized education decisions. Several testifiers opposed using public funds for private schools, saying public money should stay in public programs. Other testimony came from school administrators and staff who supported restoring limited suspension discretion, describing serious elementary incidents, classroom evacuations, and injuries that they said required a short-term removal option to stabilize classrooms and plan for students’ return. Mental health and school support personnel witnesses stressed that safety and mental health funding should remain distinct and that more counselors, social workers, and related staff are needed to address student crises. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided beyond adoption of the DE amendment and the motion to re-refer the bill.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 090 Apr 14th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:51:53.040><c> of</c> of the whole for consideration of of the whole for consideration of general
  • </c> between my desk and the floor. between my desk and the floor.
  • That is the floor.
  • Consideration of resolutions. Mr.
  • </c> calendar consideration of resolutions. calendar consideration of resolutions.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 13th, 2026

Health & Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welfare and looking forward to being with you at lunch as well as recognizing you all on the Senate floor
  • we took up a number of amendments, the authority to make technical amendments between here and the floor
  • And we ask for your favorable consideration.
  • Well, there are larger considerations as well, for example, from the federal level.
  • Senator Luneau, one other consideration you were asking about with medical intervention: receiving a
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 13 with a quorum present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first heard HB 971, which would equalize Medicaid reimbursement rates between independent clinics and hospital-owned rural health clinics; supporters said independent clinics are disadvantaged by a large payment disparity, and the bill was reported favorable without objection. The committee also recognized visiting Alpha Phi Alpha members and other guests during personal privilege remarks. Members then considered HB 414, which would bar hiring certain health care workers and direct support professionals with serious disqualifying convictions from other states and address background-check issues for therapeutic group homes. After adopting three amendment sets, the bill was reported as amended. HB 740, creating an independent review process for Medicaid behavioral health claim disputes in the coordinated system of care, was amended to clarify applicability and CSOC definitions and then reported as amended. HB 288, which would place the term “miscarriage” alongside “spontaneous abortion” in medical documentation, drew emotional testimony from affected parents and advocates; the committee reported it favorable. The committee also advanced several more bills: HB 405, updating the name of the national acupuncture certifying body, was reported favorable; HB 786, prohibiting extrapolation in certain managed-care claims recoupments, was reported favorable; HB 1095, allowing alternative backup power sources for nursing homes, was reported favorable; HB 403, raising the cottage food gross-sales cap, was amended from $50,000 to $150,000 and then reported favorable; HB 930, modernizing cosmetic-product regulation and creating a small-producer exemption, was reported favorable; HB 557, defining long-term pharmacies for policy purposes, was reported favorable; HB 779, on expedited partner therapy for sexually transmitted diseases, was reported favorable; HB 915, setting utilization-management timelines and standards, was reported favorable; HB 546, expanding criteria for peace officers to take someone into protective custody during a mental health crisis, was reported favorable; HB 796, creating a chiropractic preceptorship program, was reported favorable; and HB 933, authorizing commemorative birth certificates, was reported favorable. The final major item was HB 1041, a “no-mandate” bill barring discrimination based on medical intervention status. The sponsor and Surgeon General said it was aimed at healthy, asymptomatic individuals and not at public health quarantine powers, but Senator Boudreaux objected to exemptions for schools and hospitals and offered an amendment to restore broader coverage. That amendment failed on a roll-call vote, and the bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended, with no final committee disposition shown in the excerpt.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Jan 21st, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
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  • And so I maintained everything we did on the floor and everything we passed.
  • And so I maintained everything we did on the floor and everything we passed.
  • And so I maintained everything we did on the floor and everything we passed.
  • And so I maintained everything we did on the floor and everything we passed.
Bills: SB7 , SB22 , SB39 , SB40 , SB45 , SB46 , SB86 , SB95 , SB107 , SB7 , SB22 , SB39 , SB40 , SB45 , SB46 , SB86 , SB95 , SB107
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Oh, maybe just note the Robins bill did pass the House floor.
  • Oh, maybe just note the Robins bill did pass the House floor.
  • Oh, maybe just note the Robins bill did pass the House floor.
  • I believe it is pass the House floor.
  • </c> anything too challenging on the floor anything too challenging on the floor tomorrow,<00:30:04.159
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 13th, 2026

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • I apologize, but we can get that clarified before we go on the floor.
  • With that, I yield for questions and urge consideration and passage.
  • With that, I yield to questions and urge consideration and passage.
  • With that, I yield for questions and urge consideration and passage.
  • With that, I urge consideration and passage. You'll do questions.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget met to consider a long agenda of appropriations, retirement COLAs, revolving funds, and limits bills. Early actions included Senate Bill 1144 and Senate Bill 1145, which provided cost-of-living adjustments for retired teachers and OPRS retirees, respectively, and Senate Bill 1146, 1147, 1148, and 1149, which extended similar retirement benefit increases or a one-time stipend for law enforcement, firefighters, judges, and certain retired police and firefighters. The committee also advanced bills funding the Pardon and Parole Board, OSBI cybercrimes and fraud work, juvenile medication, and several agency limits bills for Health Care Authority, Health Department, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and DHS. Members also heard and passed a series of education, public safety, and economic development measures, including funding for school security at the School for Science and Math and the Schools for the Blind and Deaf, support for National Board certified teachers, and appropriations for the Rural Health Transformation Program, the Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Task Force One, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation forensic center. Several bills created or expanded revolving funds and financing tools, including military readiness and aviation funds, a taxpayer endowment trust fund, water infrastructure loan and REAP-related measures, and a revised non-coal mining fee structure. The committee also approved a bill increasing court reporter pay and another reducing employer contributions to the retirement system after it reached over 100% funding. There was notable discussion on a $5 million film-related pilot program for sitcom production, with questions about the amount and certification requirements, and on a rural economic development package that included money for the state fairgrounds and a university energy plant, which drew objections over whether those projects fit the intended purpose of rural prep funds. Other debated items included a bill directing funds to the Oklahoma Dream Act/Trump accounts, a bill rejecting judicial pay increases recommended by the Board of Judicial Compensation, and a proposal to move $200 million from the stabilization fund into a new Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund. Most measures were reported out with due pass votes, though several drew dissenting votes, including the film bill, the fairgrounds/economic development bill, the water projects bill, and the trust fund and judicial pay measures. The committee adjourned after completing the agenda.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 05/14/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is Senator Hauschild on the floor? Senator Hauschild is not on the floor.
  • Uh, Senator Frentz on the floor. Senator Frentz is on the floor.
  • Uh, Senator Frentz on the floor. Senator Frentz is on the floor.
  • Uh, Senator Frentz on the floor. Senator Frentz is on the floor.
  • </c> Grudenhagen, you have the floor. Grudenhagen, you have the floor.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

BOYS STATE May 29th, 2026

BOYS STATE

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Richardson, you have the floor?
  • I move immediate consideration. I move immediate consideration. I move immediate consideration.
  • We call it a motion for immediate consideration.
  • But we are governed by Mason's and we use immediate consideration.
  • Representative Sheffley has closed the floor for the bill.
Committee: All BOYS STATE
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and members for your consideration.
  • Council has made considerable progress through initiatives that build the workforce of the future.
  • Thank you for your time and consideration. Thank you, Mark. Perfect.
  • In my school districts, the number one was floor design.
  • In Fort Bend County, we issued 1,500 certificates in floor design.
Bills: HB20 , HB 120 , HB20 , HB120
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Apr 1st, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first item that you have for consideration this morning on the orange sheet is a request from the
  • You're going to see two pieces of language up next for consideration in that stack.
  • You're going to see two pieces of language up next for consideration in that stack.
  • If the bill did not pass, then the bill could be recalled by the committee or voted down on the floor
  • We're on the floor at nine, so I want to make sure we give you a little bit of time before.
Summary: The Joint Finance and Corporation Committee met with a quorum from both chambers and first approved a $6.5 million federal supplemental appropriation for the Military Division to replace failing climate control systems in Idaho Air National Guard buildings at Gowen Field. The committee then considered Idaho State Police funding tied to three revenue measures: a beer excise tax distribution change, a new specialty license plate, and a liquor account distribution change. Members discussed the impact on cities and counties, with several noting the shift away from local governments, but the motion to appropriate $6.695 million in dedicated and federal funds for ISP personnel costs passed and received a do-pass recommendation. The committee next took up two pieces of language related to Idaho Digital Learning Academy. One trailer language item tied to House Bill 940, which would change course fee limits for non-graduation and graduation-required courses, was adopted by unanimous consent. A second proposal to restore IDLA’s access to PSIF after a large appropriation reduction failed after members raised concerns about allowing access before the academy spent down its cash balance and about weakening the budget cap. Members then approved language redirecting about $12 million from the Strategic Initiatives Fund to the local highway distribution formula instead of LTAC grants, after debate over whether formula-based distribution or competitive grants better served local needs. Finally, the committee adopted language preventing an automatic transfer from the Budget Stabilization Fund to the General Fund when the fund exceeds its 15% cap, preserving the fund balance unless the legislature acts otherwise. The meeting adjourned after the final do-pass recommendation was approved.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Budget Committee Feb 17th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • narrower than the bill that the assembly member mentioned, AB 35, that we passed off the Assembly floor
  • Given your statement, I think there would be consideration for other areas in...
  • I think there would be consideration for other areas in the state along the same guidelines in regards
  • We anticipate hearing these bills on the floor later this week.
  • We anticipate hearing these bills on the floor later this week.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on two early-action budget bills. AB 107 would make mostly technical corrections to prior budget acts, including extending deadlines, fixing fiscal language, moving $20 million for California travel and tourism promotion from Visit California to GoBiz, and making changes related to Proposition 4 climate bond funding. A key provision would exempt development of program guidelines and selection criteria for certain 2025 climate bond appropriations from the Administrative Procedure Act, which supporters said would speed implementation of wildfire prevention and other projects. Members raised concerns about oversight, competitive bidding, and whether vendors and safeguards were sufficient, while public commenters from water, climate, and conservation groups strongly supported the APA exemption and urged similar treatment for future allocations. AB 117 would authorize up to $590 million in short-term loans for four Bay Area transit agencies: BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit. Finance explained that the loan would be administered through MTC using Bay Area TIRCP funds that have been awarded but not yet allocated, making the structure cost-neutral to the state. The loan would run 12 years, with the first two years interest-only, and repayment would be secured through state transit assistance funds if needed. Several members questioned whether the proposal amounted to a bailout, whether it was fair to prioritize the Bay Area, and whether the structure adequately protected other projects, especially BART to Silicon Valley Phase 2; Finance and committee staff said safeguards and monitoring provisions were included and that no state funds were at risk. Public testimony was largely supportive of both bills. Transit agencies and local officials said the loan would provide bridge financing as ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels, while allowing service improvements and major events to continue. San Jose representatives and some members asked for possible cleanup language to better protect large regional capital projects. The chair said the committee anticipated hearing the bills on the floor later in the week, and the hearing was adjourned after public comment.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Budget Committee Feb 17th, 2026

Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • Given your statement, I think there would be consideration for other areas in... ...I think there would
  • be consideration for other areas in the state along the same guidelines in regards to a potential loan
  • I think there would be consideration for other areas in the state along the same guidelines in regards
  • We anticipate hearing these bills on the floor later this week.
  • We anticipate hearing these bills on the floor later this week.
Committee: House Budget
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 14 (1-27-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and then left certain consideration and then left certain things<01:23:02.800><c> in</c><01:23:03.440
  • This particular factory floor was not limited to one camp.
  • Next order of business, introduction of floor amendments.
  • Please report. >> House floor amendment one to House Bill 320.
  • </c> business, introduction of floor business, introduction of floor amendments. amendments. amendments
MO
Transcript Highlights:
  • So basically, it's just adding a floor to the sentences, right? Not a ceiling.
  • A defined term, call it a floor sentence, gentleman.
  • So in that case, it's a floor. At a minimum, we know how much.
  • I do think it increases the floor on those.
  • So I think the body should take that into consideration. But I oppose this bill overall.
Summary: The House first established a quorum after a brief call of the board and then recognized several guest delegations, including a Kansas City Hispanic Day at the Capitol group and later visitors from Grandview, Pagedale, Bolivar, and a fire service leadership program. After that, the chamber took up House Bill 2498, a juvenile justice measure focused on more oversight in serious juvenile cases, expanded data sharing through the MULES system, and changes to certification procedures for certain felonies and repeat offenses. Members debated whether adding prosecuting attorneys to the certification process was appropriate, whether the bill would expand juvenile certification, and whether the bill’s original parent-liability provisions could harm foster placements; those liability provisions were ultimately removed through amendment. The bill was then adopted as amended. The House also considered House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2637 and 3155, described as a “transparency in sentencing” bill. Supporters said it would make sentencing and parole eligibility clearer by setting minimum time-served percentages in statute, while critics argued it would mostly raise minimums, especially for lower-level felonies, without truly increasing transparency. Members discussed changes to dangerous felony treatment, sex offenses, trafficking, prior commitments, and how time served would be certified at sentencing. The committee substitute was adopted and ordered perfected and printed. Finally, the House recommitted House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668 to the Special Committee on Property Tax Reform for further work, with members agreeing more hearings and revisions were needed. The chamber then moved to announcements, including committee meeting notices and a Black History Program invitation, and adjourned until the next day.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 04:40 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That was a floor amendment that we accepted here. So, Mr.
  • I think we are all aware of the historic floor debate that happened across the way.
  • And we have had considerable conversation about the problems that that has changed.
  • We spoke about many of them on the floor.
  • President, we've talked a lot today on this floor.
Bills: SCR8410
Summary: The Senate considered engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6346, a major tax package creating a new income tax on high earners, providing tax reductions and credits, and funding various spending priorities. A point of order was raised that House amendments exceeded the bill’s scope under Senate Rule 66, focusing on new provisions affecting sales and use taxes and business and occupation taxes. The President ruled the amendments were within scope, finding they were tax reductions similar to those already in the Senate-passed bill, and the Senate then took up the motion to concur in the House amendments. Members debated the House changes at length. Supporters said the amendments improved the bill by expanding the Working Families Tax Credit, adding exemptions for diapers and over-the-counter medicines, bringing forward some tax relief, preserving business loss carryforwards, and adding funding or intent language for items such as Fair Start for Kids, K-12 investments, local government replacement funding, and universal school meals. Opponents argued the bill remained unconstitutional or unfair, criticized the income tax structure and inflation indexing changes, objected to the gambling-loss deduction and limits on charitable deductions, and said the bill’s promises on public defense, education, and other priorities were not secured in the body of the measure. On a roll call vote, the Senate concurred in the House amendments by a vote of 27-21, with one excused. The Senate then passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6346 as amended by the House by the same 27-21 vote, and the President signed the bill in open session. The chamber also received several messages from the House announcing signed bills, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I ask for your favorable consideration.
  • I appreciate your consideration and ask you. For a vote out of House Bill 4663.
  • House Bill 4905, why don't you put it on the floor? What's the number? Way ahead of you.
  • Appreciate your consideration. All right, the chair leaves House Bill 3380.
  • Did you haze any freshmen on the floor when they were laying out their bills?
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Session (03/27/2025)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • c> a floor amendment.
  • I have a floor a floor amendment.
  • </c> the floor. the floor.
  • The floor amendment is adopted.
  • I move floor amendment 1389.