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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to ban semiautomatic military-style assault weapons 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And with that, members, we are going to move to House File 3433 and House File 3402.
- House File 3402 and House File 3433 also are a policy mismatch.
- We respectfully urge you to oppose House File 3402 and House File 3433 and pursue solutions then Anna
- </c><00:36:40.240><c> 3402</c> before you is whether House File 3402 before you is whether House File
- </c><00:37:21.680><c> File</c><00:37:22.079><c> 3433</c> House file 3402 and House File 3433 House file
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- And lastly, a public announcement as noticed in the Daily File: the Utilities and Energy Committee is
- Notice in the daily file, the Utilities and Energy Committee is now meeting at 2 p.m. or upon adjournment
- They refused, saying I was a flight risk.
- They refused, saying I was a flight risk, and they watched me. I begged to say goodbye to my dog.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- With a heart that refuses to give in to fear, we choose today to trade any apprehension we may Heart
- that refuses to give in to fear, we choose today to trade any apprehension we may have for Your godly
- So not all voters have both their driver's license or Social Security number on file, so they could actually
- it's a long process that took place that day, but with that, our Navajo Nation speaker was able to file
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and routine journal and calendar actions, including a gubernatorial nomination referral and bill references. Members also introduced guests in the gallery before the chamber resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider several election, health care, and child welfare measures.
In Committee of the Whole, senators considered SB 1038 on cast voter records and public records, SB 1133 on nominating procedures and candidate financial disclosures, SB 1247 on assisted living centers, and SCR 1001, a constitutional election-requirements referral. Each measure was amended and given a do-pass recommendation. SB 1133 received a floor amendment exempting certain statewide and legislative candidates in an emergency-related provision, SB 1247 was amended to allow a person not receiving care services to live with a resident in an assisted living center, and SCR 1001 was amended to make major election changes, including proof-of-identity requirements, changes to early ballot and drop-off rules, and language affecting mail voting and election administration. Debate on SCR 1001 was extensive, with supporters saying it would improve election security and speed results, and opponents warning it would reduce access, create confusion, and disproportionately burden voters, especially those who vote by mail or in rural and communities of color.
On third reading, SB 1038 passed 17-12, SB 1133 passed 23-6 with the emergency clause, SB 1247 passed 28-1 with the emergency clause, and SCR 1001 passed 17-12-1. The Senate also passed SB 1172 and SB 1175 by 28-1 votes. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the measures were properly assigned, committee meeting announcements were made, a moment of silence was held for Jesse Jackson, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/13/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- 01:11:22.080><c> It</c><01:11:22.239><c> it</c> The problem has been on occasion that somebody will file
- to have their car right to refuse to have their car search.<01:44:35.360><c> A</c><01:44:35.600><c>
- And every year there's fatalities from people refusing to stop law enforcement.
- to stop the law people refusing to stop the law enforcement.<02:18:28.319><c> If</c><02:18:29.120><c
- And I'm more than willing to support, if I see any support for it, to file an amendment to get rid of
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, they are looking at what happens if someone refuses to sign it.
- She said that if someone refuses to sign the form, it should still go to the AG's office so that the
- She made reference to if a buyer or a tenant refuses to sign, then that can be noted, but noted to whom
- She made reference to if a buyer or a tenant refuses to sign, then that can be noted, but noted to whom
- On page two, line 13, about the register of deeds, it allows them to refuse to record unfair service
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we'll go on in file order if that's okay. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
- But we'll move on to file item 1, AB 1684, Assembly Member Ward.
- Up next, file item 2, AB 1892, Assembly Member Davies.
- As Senator Garcia, that's file item 5, AB 2145. All right. Whenever you're ready.
- Up next, file item 6, AB 2238, a bill by Member Rubio, who has two bills, six and seven.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 01:45 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All this amendment does is say it's got to be the employee or the former employee that needs to file
- And let's say that some other enterprising attorney files a private right...
- Let's say that some other enterprising attorney files a private right of action.
- They often refuse and tell our retail organizations that They often refuse and tell our retail organizations
- They often refuse and tell our retail organizations that they don't have the resources.
Bills:
SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> the</c><02:12:31.960><c> administration</c> briefs filed against the administration briefs filed
- </c><02:37:50.080><c> a</c> County and other county leaders filed a County and other county leaders filed
- At Donald real Donald Trump is in the Epstein files.
- At Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.
- At Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- It would just be the new filing fees as are in currently HB 2.
- It would just be the new filing fees as are in currently HB 2.
- It would just be the new filing fees as are in currently HB 2.
- They can't refuse, because if they refuse there will be discipline for refusing a forced overtime.
- They can't refuse, because if they refuse there will be discipline for refusing a forced overtime.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 187, which would allow parents or guardians to seek restraining orders on behalf of a minor child even when the alleged perpetrator is not a family or household member. Tracy Sirles testified that the bill was prompted by her family’s experience after being told by state police to seek a restraining order, only to learn the current law did not allow it because the offender was the child’s best friend’s father. Members agreed the change was straightforward, noted the fiscal note reflected only a small indeterminate cost to the judicial branch, and moved House Bill 187 ought to pass; the motion was approved unanimously.
The committee then discussed House Bill 66, a Right-to-Know bill that removes “citizen” language in favor of “person” in some provisions and allows certain New Hampshire-connected requesters to seek records electronically if the records already exist in that format. Members reviewed concerns about defining “member of the media,” the scope of electronic requests, and a sentence stating appeals would have no filing fee or search charge. After debate, the committee voted to amend the bill by removing that fee-waiver sentence, then recommended House Bill 66 ought to pass as amended. The vote was 6-3.
Next, the committee heard from the Environment and Agriculture chair about several solid-waste-related bills being folded into trailer bill language, including House Bill 215 and House Bill 171, with discussion of a possible three-year landfill moratorium and the need to address DEES staffing and funding concerns. DEES later clarified that the revised approach would not require new positions or create a fiscal impact because the new solid waste commission would be self-funded through filing fees. The committee voted unanimously to retain House Bill 215.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 566, which requires landfill permit applications to include a detailed leachate management plan and more information about disposal contracts. The sponsor said the bill was developed with DEES to address leachate problems and improve safety oversight. DEES testified that the bill largely reflects current practice and would have no specific fiscal impact, with existing staff able to absorb any review workload. The committee moved House Bill 566 ought to pass, and the motion was approved unanimously. The committee also briefly discussed House Bill 624, a grant program for local river management advisory committees, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation switches... ...will be filing online for the first time.
- We do have one testifier: Matt Reaver. will be filing online for the first time.
- filing online as well. ...for the legislature.
- You guys have now filed online twice, first in 2024, now in 2026.
- All our statewide candidates now filed online as well for this cycle.
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from March 6 and March 9, then voted to send two gubernatorial appointments to the State Building Authority, Nicholas Gouho and Todd Christensen, to the Senate floor with recommendations that they be confirmed. It also introduced and sent to print RS 33670 on community schools, RS 33719 on sewer district rate regulation, and RS 33722 on a presidential primary proposal. Senate Bill 1376, which would shift local candidate filing for online elections to county clerks and streamline coordination with political subdivisions, was presented with support from the Secretary of State’s office and was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then heard House Concurrent Resolution 29, which would designate the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terrorist organizations. The sponsor argued the resolution would help Idaho respond to perceived threats and future land-purchase issues; supporters cited FBI and other references, while one senator said he would do more research but not oppose it. The resolution was sent to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
House Bill 659, requiring local law enforcement agencies to apply for ICE 287(g) agreements and publicly explain any refusal, drew extensive testimony. The sponsor and supporters said it would improve cooperation, transparency, and public safety, while opponents—including sheriffs, police chiefs, and residents—argued it would burden local agencies, reduce trust in immigrant communities, and improperly federalize local policing. After debate over language requiring participation in future programs, a motion to send the bill to the 14th order for amendment failed 4-5, and the committee then voted 5-4 to hold the bill in committee.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1356, which would make Ada County Highway District elections partisan and countywide rather than district-based. The sponsor said the change would better reflect countywide transportation needs, but nearly all testimony opposed the bill, arguing it would politicize a technical local function, increase campaign costs, and dilute district representation. No final action on SB 1356 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Oct 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Yesterday, Republicans filed two bills: the two health care licensure bills.
- New Mexicans are suffering that we've refused to do even one thing aside from throwing more money at
- And I refuse to play the game of victimhood. But Mr.
- Speaker, am one of these people Who refuses to vote on a bill if I have not read it.
- If it is filed in a metro court and competency is raised, that means if it's filed in a metro court it
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 1)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, the board has refused to in July.
- I refuse to stay quiet to fund Medicaid.
- </c><00:58:45.520><c> to</c> orders and a Congress who refuses to orders and a Congress who refuses to
- because Vulcan refused to Florida. Why?
- By refusing to let counterproductive.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Fortify us with your grace, to speak kindly, to keep our actions on the upswing, and to refuse to allow
- notices, first, pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10, the following bill is referred to the Committee on Rules: File
- File Item 45, AB 782. And further, Senator Menjivar, you are recognized. Mr.
- President, I request to rescind the vote on File Item A79, AB 1457, and place the item on third reading
- Now moving to consideration of the daily file. Secretary, please read.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- managers, that we also increase or decrease the amount of time that they have between looking at the files
- Because there's files, there's medical notes.
- increase the number of claims managers and also have them ...look at the medical information in the files
- private right of action, because even with the Labor Board, these individuals would still be able to file
- For the same reason, I refuse to buy those pepperoni sticks at checkout at the grocery store.
Summary:
The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee met to consider four bills, though House Bill 2563 was removed from consideration before action. HB 2188 would require L&I to publish more information about workers’ compensation premium rates and actuarial rate-setting. Members described it as a transparency measure, and it passed the committee 8-0 with one excused.
The committee then took up HB 2218, dealing with access to medical care in the workers’ compensation system. The proposed substitute made several changes to provider-network rules, rural access standards, utilization review timelines, and continued treatment after claim closure. Representative Schmidt’s amendment to add more claims managers was adopted, while earlier amendments on inducement and treatment language were withdrawn. The substitute bill passed 6-2 with one excused, with supporters emphasizing rural access and faster care, and opponents raising concerns about the fiscal note and some inducement-related language.
HB 2524 would create a State Security Guards Industry Standards Board to set minimum employment standards for security guards and allow enforcement by L&I and, in the original bill, a private right of action. Amendment 236, making technical changes and delaying the board’s first meeting, was adopted, while Amendment 237 to remove the private right of action failed. The amended substitute passed 5-3 with one excused. Supporters said it would improve training, stability, and worker protections, while opponents cited cost concerns and argued it could interfere with existing compensation and bargaining arrangements.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Senator Nathan Johnson Jul 30th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I have filed legislation.
- Prohibition has made cannabis more dangerous, and by refusing to decriminalize... and regulate marijuana
- They immediately filed an additional ban. You have the offer of death.
- And Adam, I’m a little bit off topic, I see CloudHunter released a file, the map, for… It was redistricting
- And so, I'm filing bills so we can do something the right way. I appreciate the question.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- DFPS previously, we're trying to make some amending language to exclude what they currently have on file
- The results include the individual's names, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, on a piece of paper, and they either file
- But you don't keep. on file the genetic makeup of each child?
- Who does not affirm a child's perception of their gender, including a refusal to use a child's preferred
Bills:
HB2646, HB3941, HB5153, HB5155, HB5394, HB 1106, HB426, HB4529, HB3984, HB4273, HB 1097, HB3940, HB1941, HB4377, HB3153
Keywords:
child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (5-12-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><00:11:42.880><c> that</c><00:11:43.120><c> they</c><00:11:43.360><c> will</c> information that file
- I can't file before the patent bar.
- I can't file before the patent bar.
- Um, I know there's the refusal.
- So, now we have the e warrants refusal.
Summary:
The committee first approved the April 13 minutes and then turned to a large agenda of contracts. Chairman Douglas said there were 52 contracts totaling about $369.3 million, and noted that most vendors were registered with the Secretary of State except for item 118 on the routine personal services green list and item 19 involving Morehead State University and Kentucky State University. The committee voted to defer item 118 to the June 26 meeting and later also deferred the Kentucky State University contract on the deferred list to the June 26 meeting.
The main discussion centered on a deferred personal services contract for the Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners, involving outside legal counsel. Senator Meredith raised concerns about KRS 320 and whether the board had authority to hire outside counsel when the statute says the Attorney General shall provide legal services to the board. Dr. Mary Beth Morris, the board president, and Christopher Thacker of the Attorney General’s office testified after being sworn in. Thacker explained that the statute and related law allow both Attorney General assistance and independent counsel, and argued that outside counsel is appropriate for day-to-day legal work because it avoids conflicts, especially on open records issues, regulatory advice, and disciplinary hearings.
Senator Meredith said he agreed with approving the contract but questioned how the board had reached this point and whether the current statutes reflect modern practice. He raised concerns about transparency and accountability, referencing a prior advisory opinion involving the board’s handling of exam requirements during COVID and saying the board should have consulted the Attorney General before acting. Thacker responded that the Attorney General’s office serves the Commonwealth as a whole, not as counsel to one board, and that the board’s use of outside counsel is a reasonable and economical arrangement. The exchange ended with Meredith suggesting that broader legislative action may be needed to clarify reporting relationships and oversight for the board.
CA
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, there's a separate bill filed addressing that this year.
- You may not—there's two separate bills filed on that.
- So this bill doesn't really speak to that much, but we have separate bills that we filed.
- We've also filed written testimony on these things. Thank you. Great job, Chair.
- give him more time in the session. ...if I refused to give him more time in the session.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a wide range of public safety bills, with strong support from law enforcement, advocates, and other stakeholders. Several measures focused on police and correctional officer wellness and protections, including bills on critical incident leave and post-incident support for officers, a bill to improve POST Commission representation, and a bill to protect correctional officers from assaults and exposure to synthetic drugs like K2. Witnesses described traumatic incidents, rising assaults in prisons, staffing shortages, and the need for confidentiality in peer-support debriefings. Committee members asked questions about assault classifications, K2 smuggling, tablet-related contraband, and whether counseling records would remain confidential. No votes were taken during the hearing.
A major portion of the hearing was devoted to canine-related bills. Testimony supported creating a fund for retired police dogs and expanding emergency care training for working dogs injured in the line of duty. Speakers described police dogs as partners who locate suspects, missing persons, drugs, and weapons, and said retirement and medical costs are currently borne by handlers or nonprofits. The committee also heard testimony in favor of a purple alert system for missing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with advocates citing wandering risks, drowning dangers, and data from other states showing faster recovery times.
The committee also heard testimony on a bill to expand the definition of sexual assault by an officer to cover situations beyond formal custody, including investigations and other encounters where police have coercive power. Advocates for sex workers and anti-trafficking organizations said the change would close a loophole, protect vulnerable people, and address documented abuses. In addition, testimony was taken on a bill to protect Massachusetts residents from federal surveillance through fusion centers, with critics calling for stronger oversight of BRIC and related databases. Representative Jeff Turco also testified on bills to change POST Commission membership, arguing for more law enforcement representation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So I filed a bill that seeks to try to do the same thing, right?
- It's because they refuse to take meds, right? And the local sheriffs can't force them to take.
- So I think that I'm thankful that my colleague filed the bill.
- But I understand why it was filed. Understand what we're trying to do.
- So I just want to thank my colleague for filing this bill. Because it's a very difficult subject.
Keywords:
false reporting, emergency response, criminal penalties, restitution, public safety, penalties, emergency services, public institutions, false reports, criminal penalty, pretrial hearings, criminal competency, legal process, court timelines, restoration of competency, fines, community service, credit, criminal justice, defendants