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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Danny Fund was formed over 30 years ago, initially to raise needed funds to help a young boy, Danny
- ><c> 30</c><01:53:19.760><c> years</c><01:53:19.920><c> ago,</c> Fund was formed over 30 years ago, Fund
- </c> 3rd, 2025, the gentleman from Texas, Mr. 3rd, 2025, the gentleman from Texas, Mr.
- </c> taxpayer funds in California history. taxpayer funds in California history.
- </c><03:25:23.680><c> use</c> criminals who obtained these funds use criminals who obtained these funds
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Despite the critical role teachers play, Texas currently provides almost no dedicated state funding for
- Texas public schools.
- So it was that T-Class funding, which stands for the Texas COVID Learning Acceleration Support.
- teacher crisis in Texas.
- Texas. 9,100 campuses.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- If you look at these states that include California, New York, Texas, Rhode Island, and Vermont, these
- , Texas did this about five years ago, and they said that they didn't find a decrease in the outcomes
- Federal Title IV funding is tied directly to program length.
- Federal Title IV funding is tied directly to program length.
- Since I graduated, Texas did lower its program to 1,000 hours, and it is still 1,000.
Committee:
House Business
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Jan 21st, 2026 at 09:02 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Utah is in nine, Oklahoma is in eight, Arizona is in seven, and even Texas is in five.
- There are real funding opportunity losses if these contracts are not passed, especially for rural New
- Something about clawback of federal funding. Do you know anything about that?
- It's because of telehealth and the compact in Texas, which is the one they used in order to get the telehealth
- I support the concept of the interstate compact for clinicians and mobile practitioners, and I also..
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Nov 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- as we received funding for about 70 positions. 8 positions, so those added to the ISD funded vacancy
- Eighty-five percent of that is in federal funding or other state funds.
- percent in general fund.
- It is mobile-friendly and... Our total general fund expansion request is— oh, so I'm sorry.
- to the general fund.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- President, point of privilege, please. from Mobile, Alabama, student of from Mobile, Alabama, student
- </c> Texas, student of Auburn University. Texas, student of Auburn University.
- . find a funding mechanism.
- </c> federal research funding in jeopardy. federal research funding in jeopardy.
- </c> This bill come from Texas and Louisiana. This bill come from Texas and Louisiana.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted a resolution honoring Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools, as Alabama Superintendent of the Year. Senators praised his leadership in public education and noted the recognition was especially meaningful as one of the last such honors in the current chamber. The Senate also adopted a resolution commending the 2026 Alabama Law Institute Senate interns for their service, and members offered personal remarks thanking the interns and encouraging them to remain and contribute to Alabama in the future.
The chamber then took up several conference committee and House messages. The Senate concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 341 after extended remarks, and later concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 32, described as a veterans-related bill that would make benefits automatic for those under the federal poverty level and allow cities and counties to opt in for veterans above that level. The Senate also received House amendments to Senate Bill 199, concerning sex offenders, and voted to non-concur and send the bill to conference, naming conferees.
In resolutions from the Rules Committee, the Senate adopted an amended House Joint Resolution 198 establishing the Alabama Mental Health Task Force. It also adopted House Joint Resolution 326, which recognizes the need for a north-south transportation route in East Alabama. Throughout the meeting, senators made extended floor remarks about slowing down on legislation, focusing on rural hospitals and other priorities, and the importance of treating children, seniors, and low-income residents fairly.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- of the Workforce Development Fund.
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- or other funds that DEED offers.
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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Where homeowners and mobile homeowners pay a certain level of property taxes, and currently mobile homeowners
- of this funding.
- of this funding.
- of this funding.
- This amendment sets up a trust fund for the surviving sibling. Any questions?
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for two fallen service members, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, and several recognitions, including law enforcement officers and visiting students and advocates. Members then adopted the special order report and moved into the special-order calendar. The first major item was HB 7031, the annual tax package, which was explained as a broad measure covering sales tax holidays, property tax changes, tax credits, pari-mutuel tax reductions, vacation-rental tax collection, and decoupling from federal tax changes. Members asked about the fiscal impact of decoupling and the firearm-accessories holiday; supporters emphasized fiscal caution and the package’s mix of consumer and housing provisions, while opponents objected to the gun-related tax holiday. The bill passed 105-2.
The House then passed CS/CS/CS HB 1177 on Space Florida and spaceport operations 107-0, with supporters saying it would strengthen Florida’s competitiveness in commercial aerospace. CS for SB 246 on specialty license plates also passed unanimously after a strike-all amendment that added several new plates, revised the Fraternal Order of Police plate, and tightened specialty-plate financial and nonprofit requirements. CS HB 697 on drug prices and coverage passed 100-0 after supporters said it built on prior PBM reforms by requiring fairer pharmacy reimbursement and limiting forced losses on drugs. CS/CS HB 1263 on the Office of Insurance Regulation passed 109-0 after an amendment clarifying fingerprinting requirements, and CS/CS HB 527 on insurance claim denials passed 100-0 with a requirement for human review before claims are denied or reduced solely by AI.
The House also passed CS HB 1449 on the statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program 100-0 after narrowing the bill to out-of-network emergency services and claims at or below $50,000. CS HB 93 on protection from surgical smoke passed 178-0 after extensive emotional debate, with supporters describing it as a long-sought patient and worker safety measure requiring smoke evacuation systems in hospitals and surgical centers. Later, CS HB 1217 on prohibited governmental greenhouse-gas policies passed 29-0 after questions clarified that it would bar net-zero policies and related funding arrangements but not general energy efficiency or incidental emissions reductions; opponents argued it would preempt local climate and resilience efforts, while supporters said it protected energy reliability and affordability. The House then began debate on CS/CS HB 1461 on advanced nuclear reactors, with sponsors describing a framework for licensing and oversight of small modular and microreactors and supporters arguing it would help meet future energy demand and improve reliability.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Aug 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- But we had the South Texas and Central Texas. Hearing on July 25th, 2025.
- Texas is beautiful.
- There are far more pressing needs in Texas: flood relief, public school funding, making lives for Texans
- ...with Palacios, Texas?
- I know Texas values.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Please amend so that mobile readers are free from Section 3's local restriction decree.
- Please amend so that mobile readers are free from Section 3's local restriction decree.
- in strong opposition. ...exemptions for mobile ALPR, we stand in strong opposition.
- Third, a Texas sheriff's department last year used 80,000 ALPRs networked by Flock to investigate an
- Third, a Texas Sheriff's Department last year used 80,000 ALPRs networked by flock to investigate an
Bills:
SB6011
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In order for a transit agency to be eligible for these funds, the agency must allow children under the
- Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, an organization that advocates for policies that promote sustainable mobility
- Integrating employee shuttles or employer shuttles optimizes our investments and improves workforce mobility
- also seen a growing and disturbing trend, especially at the federal level, but also from states like Texas
- For example, Texas has attempted to obtain records from Seattle Children's Hospital.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee held public hearings on several measures. ESHB 1980 would allow private employer shuttle services to use certain BAT lanes in King County under a two-year pilot, with local authority and transit-agency approval, performance standards, fee-for-use requirements, labor input, annual reporting, and a 10-year sunset. Supporters from Bellevue, transit employers, and business groups said it would improve commute options, reduce congestion, and support the upcoming RapidRide K Line; staff noted the bill differs from prior versions by adding the pilot, labor representation, vehicle markings, and reporting. The committee then heard SB 6252, which would extend the transit support grant program’s zero-fare requirement to degree- and certificate-seeking community and technical college students. Supporters said it would improve access to education and transit, especially for older and rural students, while transit groups raised concerns about fare revenue losses and implementation costs; staff estimated no state cost but significant local revenue impacts. The committee also heard SB 6081, a privacy bill that would restrict public disclosure of sex designation change records in Department of Licensing and Department of Health records, limit sharing with other jurisdictions, and keep updated credentials from showing that a change occurred. The sponsor and many supporters framed it as a safety measure for transgender Washingtonians, while opponents argued it would undermine accurate records; staff said the Department of Licensing would face about $1 million in implementation costs over four years, with other agencies expecting minimal impacts. Finally, SB 6265 would allow electronic, non-notarized signatures and printed copies for documents transferring a totaled salvage vehicle to an insurer; the sponsor and salvage-industry witnesses said it would modernize the process and reduce hardship, and staff reported no fiscal impact. No votes or executive actions were taken; the committee closed each public hearing and adjourned after a reminder about amendment deadlines for upcoming executive session bills.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It reads, “If the state of Texas fails to rectify the racial gerrymandering of Texas 9, Texas 18, Texas
- “If the state of Texas fails to rectify the racial gerrymandering of Texas 9, Texas 18, Texas 29, and
- Nonprofits like the North Texas Food Bank have mobilized to get fresh meals and water to families who've
- Born in 1925 in Green, Texas, 28th. Born in 1925 in Green, Texas, Texas,<00:50:42.960><c> Mr.
- </c> Texas is recognized. Texas is recognized.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Jan 23rd, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Fund.
- Water Project Fund, and Colonial Infrastructure Fund have regular sources.
- Another one is we funded a mobile home replacement program for the North Central New Mexico Economic
- So, funded through our general fund, the borrower...
- One of them is for the Housing Trust Fund, where we get recurring funds.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The vast majority of emergency calls originate from mobile devices rather than traditional landlines.
- California's 911 system is acquired as a service from our vendor partners, and it is funded primarily
- That said, it wasn't until 2018-19 that meaningful amounts of funding became available, and that's when
- And so it will be paid for out of the funds that are collected from the surcharge. Okay, thank you.
- One was an actual outage that affected T-Mobile calls only, to T-Mobile calls to Tulare County Sheriff
Summary:
The Emergency Management Committee held an oversight hearing on California’s Next Generation 911 rollout, focusing on Cal OES’s decision to move away from the original regional vendor model toward a statewide provider model. Cal OES said the regional architecture created complexity at the boundaries between regions, leading to misrouted calls, transfer problems, and degraded audio, and that a statewide model would better align with national standards and provide a more reliable, secure system. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged the Legislature to pause further implementation until it has more information on the problems, tradeoffs, costs, and oversight needs, and recommended stronger reporting and possibly independent technical review before proceeding.
Committee members pressed Cal OES on accountability, cost, testing, vendor selection, and whether the current system is safe. Cal OES said the project has cost about $456 million so far, most of it recurring service fees, and that 23 PSAPs had transitioned voice traffic while more than 440 total PSAPs remain in the state. Officials said the current system is operating, that a pause would not put the public at risk, and that the statewide conversion could be completed by summer 2030. Members and the LAO raised concerns about whether Cal OES has enough technical oversight and whether contract language alone is sufficient to prevent repeat problems.
The vendor panel largely defended the regional model and argued that the existing system is already built, tested, and ready to expand. NGA 911, Synergem, Lumen, and Atos said the regional architecture provides redundancy and resilience, that early problems were often tied to legacy-system integration, carrier issues, or training rather than the regional design itself, and that a statewide redesign would add cost and delay. Atos said it serves as the statewide backbone and backup and has already carried live traffic, while vendors emphasized that they support continued modernization but believe California should build on the current regional investment rather than replace it.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- Who segregate the funding?
- It was a unit in North of Dallas, one in Dybal, Texas and one in Cleveland, Texas.
- And keeps Texas competitive with neighboring states since receiving funding during the last biennium,
- Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on key funding areas related to the Texas Department
- Texas has made a longstanding investment in victim safety and offender accountability through funding
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Obviously, to do a cost-benefit analysis of infrastructure improvements that we fund.
- How many projects have you visited that have been hardened from the fund that all my constituents pay
- From a health care perspective, we have more than everybody else except for Texas and California.
- From a health care perspective, we have more than everybody else except for Texas and California.
- Texas and California. And we're very diverse.
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and considered four bills, all of which were reported favorably. SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives was presented as a negotiated “glitch bill” to narrow statutory language so co-ops can choose generation and power purchases based on cost and reliability without exposure to lawsuits aimed at banning fuel sources; it was supported by the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association and passed without debate. SB 364 on public accountancy was described as a modernization and licensure-efficiency bill to increase the supply of CPAs; an amendment correcting a drafting error and restoring automatic mobility language was adopted without objection, and the bill as amended was reported favorably. A public comment on the bill was briefly redirected after it appeared to address a different subject.
The committee then took up SB 200 on utilities, which addresses solar decommissioning and storm protection plans. Chair Bradley said the bill would authorize counties to require decommissioning plans for utility-scale solar facilities at the end of their useful life, direct DEP to develop best management practices, and require the Public Service Commission to consider whether storm protection plan costs are reasonable relative to expected customer benefits. County and consumer groups spoke in support, and the Small County Coalition said the bill was a needed step that did not restrict solar development; the bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee considered SB 126 on the Florida Public Service Commission, which was presented as a reform and “glitch” bill and amended to add CPA and financial analyst expertise, require stronger PSC order explanations, tighten intervention requirements, cap returns on equity at the national average for comparable utilities, set periodic ROE review schedules, and require affordability to be considered in rate-related proceedings. The PSC staff deputy executive director answered extensive questions about storm hardening, cost recovery, risk, and affordability. Several members and public speakers supported the bill’s goals but raised concerns about the affordability standard, the ROE cap, and comparisons to other states; others said the bill would improve transparency and accountability. The amendment was adopted, and CS for SB 126 was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - House Health & Human Services
House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- You're about $400 million in the hole with your HIF fund.
- It's 42 U.S.C. 1831 D3B, so there could be a cost for the general fund to fund the cost of all the private
- And I think we've seen that hunger doesn't stop when funding stops.
- Food banks, as you all know, mobilized quickly by temporarily expanding their hours, adding mobile distributions
- Good work on mobilizing your folks. Other questions?
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 2726 would require coverage for diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea, including a tongue-muscle stimulation device. The sponsor and medical witnesses said the device is a less burdensome alternative to CPAP and could improve adherence and reduce long-term complications, while Access said it already covers medically necessary sleep apnea treatment but was neutral and concerned the bill could narrow review and limit cost-effectiveness analysis. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and then gave HB 2726 a due-pass recommendation by an 8-4 vote.
HB 2435, as amended, would create a provisional licensing pathway for internationally trained physicians who meet specified ECFMG-related criteria, with supervision, fees set by the Medical Board, and automatic conversion to a full license after four years if conditions are met. Supporters argued Arizona faces severe physician shortages, especially in rural and tribal areas, and that the bill would bring in experienced doctors while preserving oversight. Opponents, including the Arizona Medical Board, said current law already allows case-by-case licensure review and warned the bill could weaken safeguards and bypass existing scrutiny. After adopting the amendment, the committee approved HB 2435 on a due-pass recommendation.
HB 2958 would require Access coverage for comprehensive dental care for pregnant women age 21 and older, with a $500,000 general fund appropriation for a pilot program. The sponsor and public health witnesses said dental care during pregnancy is linked to better maternal and infant outcomes and could reduce emergency room use and complications. The committee adopted the bill and sent it out with an 11-1 due-pass recommendation. HB 2176, which sets timelines and standards for health care institution complaint investigations and dispute resolution, also received broad support from hospitals and was approved unanimously on a 12-0 due-pass recommendation.
The committee then heard HB 2447, which would bar insurers from reimbursing certified registered nurse anesthetists at a lower rate than anesthesiologists for the same service. Opponents argued the bill would interfere with private contracting, ignore differences in training and liability, and likely raise costs for the state and taxpayers; supporters said anesthesia demand has outpaced reimbursement and that parity is needed to protect access, especially in rural areas. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2447, before any vote is taken.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hospitals would lose funding. of damage. Hospitals would lose funding.
- </c> from Texas seek recognition? Mr. from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
- </c> across Texas.
- Texas has the second across Texas.
- </c> general fund. general fund.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Maddox Foundation, and Thornburg Foundation to fund a task force this past summer.
- Adequate funding is one of our top priorities.
- This is recurring funding, folks, not one-time funding. I think we can do it. I think we can do it.
- Or when we look at the budget, we can say, maybe we can fund this.
- And to actually fund this bill.
Committee:
House House Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 23rd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I know they've mobilized their YMCAs many times to provide during times of crisis.
- The price of gas in Texas, the biggest lower 48 producer in the entire country, has gone up by 39%.
- The price of gas in Texas, the biggest lower 48 producer in the entire country, has gone up by 39%.
- Texas is suffering even more than us, despite their pro-oil policies, their anti-climate policies in
- and leading the Corporate Innovators Huddle, and not long after, I invited him to join Full Circle Fund
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and later welcomed officials from the city of Lindsay. The chamber then moved through confirmations for Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission; all three appointments were confirmed after roll calls. The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of bills and resolutions without objection.
On the floor, senators debated Senate Joint Resolution 12 opposing federal offshore oil and gas leasing off California. Supporters argued offshore drilling would threaten coastal environments and public participation, while opponents said California’s energy shortages and affordability problems require more in-state production. The resolution passed. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118 urging release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99 declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day, with broad praise for the state’s agricultural industry and concerns raised about water, farmland loss, and farmworker treatment.
Finally, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 100 designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to highlight child sexual abuse prevention, mandated reporting, and survivor support. The chamber then adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman, honoring their service and community impact. The session concluded with announcements of upcoming budget subcommittee meetings and notice that the Senate would reconvene on April 27, 2026.