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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 11th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Of bills. The following house files have been offered for introduction today.
- Pursuant to rule 1.21, designates the following bills to be placed on the calendar for Wednesday, March
- on Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to rules 1.21 and 3.33, designates the following bills
- Bills. House File numbers 24 and 25.
- Hello members, I just want to remind you the Civility Caucus lunch is in 323 on the Senate side.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hicks, you are recognized for the presentation of Senate Bill 1636.
- Senate Bill 2062 by Senator Pugh having received seven ayes and one nay, I do declare the bill has passed
- Senate Bill 1470 by Senator Brooks having received eight ayes and zero nays, I do declare the bill to
- Our final bill of the morning is going to be Senate Bill 1284.
- Senate Bill 1284 by Senator Hamilton having received seven eyes and one nay.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
Keywords:
cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Chairman Blackman, LD-7, and as you know, we ran this bill last year, Senator Bullock and I.
- to speak on the bill.
- This will be a budget bill.
- I will vote yes on a bill that gives you $17.4 million right now. Show me the bill.
- We have another D bill on the calendar we're doing soon, so I like good bills.
Keywords:
corrections oversight, appropriation, independent office, public safety, funding, firefighters, insurance rates, workers' compensation, firefighter cancer reimbursement, rate deviations, cost analysis, premiums, border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, immigration, education reform, K-12
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 5, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for carrying this bill.
- Members, this is the same bill as my previously presented bill, but for our firefighters.
- What I can't wrap my head around this bill is that this bill does not do any of that.
- Oppose this bill.
- This bill is the public records bill linked to House Bill 13 that will create exemptions to comply with
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/31/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #15 & #16
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate amended the bill by applying the provisions of the bill to committees that have not filed
- Madam Witt, members, Senate Bill 1445, as amended by the committee, allows a municipality with a population
- There was a similar bill to this last year that was vetoed, Senate Bill 1024.
- There was a similar bill to this last year that was vetoed, Senate Bill 1024.
- There was a similar bill to this last year that was vetoed, Senate Bill 1024.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long agenda of Senate bills across elections, commerce, education, government, health and human services, judiciary, public safety, transportation, rural development, and ways and means. Many measures were described as consent or third-read consent items, including bills on campaign finance termination statements and late-report penalties, AI provenance data for media, adjuster/contractor conduct during emergencies, Industrial Commission changes, association meeting closures, banking and remittance rules, central bank digital currency, public safety parity funding, barbering and cosmetology board continuation, digital asset reserve management, contractor licensing, gaming and racing commission continuation, school AED instruction, classroom removal procedures, school safety reporting, special education complaint transparency, foreign influence and land ownership restrictions, DCS and DES process changes, health care licensing and reimbursement rules, EMS compact adoption, and multiple tax, housing, and transportation measures. Staff repeatedly summarized each bill and answered questions, with several bills noted as mirror or identical to House measures or as strike-everything amendments from committees.
A few bills drew discussion. On SB 2874, staff explained that the Senate amendment would limit penalties for untimely campaign finance reports when a committee certifies it received no contributions and made no expenditures, but the sponsor did not concur. SB 1074 prompted questions about whether parental notification changed; staff said it did not and that the bill was aimed at improving communication between teachers and principals about discipline. SB 1175, requiring DCS caseworkers to photograph children at each interaction in abuse or neglect cases, drew concern about the scope of the photos, while supporters said it would improve continuity and documentation. SB 1180 also drew comment because the sponsor and committee chair disagreed over an amendment, though the bill was advanced for further work.
The most extended debate came on SB 1751, which would allow death-row inmates to choose firing squad, lethal injection, or lethal gas if voters approve the related constitutional measure. One member strongly opposed the bill on moral and personal grounds, another argued it could be a more humane option if the state is going to carry out executions, and a third raised concern that it could be used against Second Amendment rights. The bill remained on the third-read consent calendar despite the objections. The caucus concluded after moving through the remaining agenda items, with no formal votes recorded in the transcript beyond committee status and consent-calendar placement.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1330.
- of Senate Bill 1430.
- of Senate Bill 1439.
- Senate Bill 1442 as amended was referred to the State Affairs Committee, and Senate Bill 1445 was referred
- Senate Bill 1417.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we're on the bill. We have a motion. >> Senator second. Senator Chamblas. >> Previous role.
- Now we're on the bill. We have a motion. >> Senator second. Senator Chamblas. >> Previous role.
- Senate Bill 252. This is the one I love carrying.
- Senate Bill 252. This is the one I love carrying.
- Sen Senate Bill 252. This is >> All right. Sen Senate Bill 252.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabis, beverage prohibition, criminal penalties, youth access, Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, concealed carry, firearm permit, sheriff fee, permit fee, weapons license, gun licensing, school security, Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, retirement system, Gardendale, Birmingham legislative office, local bill
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 27th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill before you is Senate Bill 6247.
- We are going to move Senate Bill 6266, which is on the next bill shown, I believe.
- And so we'll go to Senate Bill 6268, open the hearing on Senate Bill 6268. And that will have Alex.
- So I'm here, obviously, to testify in opposition to this bill, Senate Bill 6260.
- I'm here to respectfully oppose Senate Bill 6260.
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords:
voter registration, elections, national holiday, civic engagement, government initiative, school funding, financial management, budgeting, transparency, district governance, SB 6260, public education, K-12, Washington State, OSPI, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, education finance, school transportation, school buses, zero-emission bus
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the bill is amended with Senator Gavan's amendment.
- Miss Ogden, if you'll call the role on the bill as amended. Senator Albertton. Senator Bell.
- Senator Car, appreciate you bringing the bill.
- Senator Bill, and then Senator Coleman Madison.
- Uh, bills... Senator Barfoot. All right. Uh, bills given a favorable report.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, HB285
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to call the first bill, HB159. Chairman L, it has... The first bill, HB159.
- The next bill is... the next bill is HB114. Chairman, shed your recognize... HB114.
- This is a large bill.
- That’s what I think this bill does.
- This bill is a road map to redemption for the Board of Pharmacy, and that is why we need this bill.
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- of Senate Bill 2347, to postpone a hearing on that bill to a later date.
- AARP urged you to pass House Bill 3804 and Senate Bill 2419 in an act to improve pedestrian safety.
- Carmarford, the bill passed the Senate.
- Carmarford, the bill passed the Senate.
- I urge this joint committee to stop House Bill 3758 and Senate Bill 2373.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Transportation
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 46 bills covering bicycle and pedestrian safety, autonomous and specialty vehicles, street design, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate co-chair Brendan Crighton opened the hearing, noted that Senate Bill 2347 was postponed at the sponsor’s request, and explained the hearing procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing.
A major portion of testimony focused on autonomous vehicles. Labor representatives from the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, Machinists, and app-based driver organizations opposed bills that would authorize fully autonomous vehicles, arguing they could displace workers, weaken bargaining power, increase congestion, and create safety and data-privacy risks. Waymo and Chamber of Progress supported legislation creating a framework for autonomous vehicles, saying the technology has strong safety results and could improve mobility and economic opportunity, but they opposed provisions requiring a human operator in the vehicle. Transportation and environmental advocates urged stronger oversight, local control, crash-data reporting, and privacy protections before deployment.
Several bills on pedestrian and bicycle safety drew support from advocates and affected residents. Testimony backed measures to improve crosswalk timing for slower pedestrians, raise penalties for crosswalk violations, expand truck sideguard and safety-device requirements, and improve roadway marking reflectivity. AARP, MassBike, and other advocates emphasized the need to protect older adults, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, while some speakers opposed bills expanding e-bike access to sidewalks and natural-surface trails, citing safety concerns. The committee also heard strong support for the Blue Envelope program for drivers with autism and developmental disabilities, with testimony from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, and individuals describing how the program can reduce misunderstandings during traffic stops and crashes.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- As many of you may know, I am Senator Adam Gómez, representing the Hampden District and serving as Senate
- I'm here today, as you can imagine, in strong support of House Bill 157 and its companion bill, Senate
- Thank you, Senator.
- We're here advocating on behalf of Senate Bill 77 and House Bill 161.
- Senate Bill 77 and House Bill 161, an act to facilitate labor peace in the cannabis industry.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy held its fourth hearing, with opening remarks from Senate Chair Adam Gómez and House Chair Dan Donahue emphasizing the committee’s broad agenda, including retail modernization, labor protections, advertising rules, sustainability, and financial resources. Testimony began with public health advocates supporting H.157/S.9 to ban cannabis billboard advertising, arguing that billboards normalize use for youth and are linked to cannabis-related harms such as psychosis, addiction, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Witnesses cited research, family stories, and court decisions in Mississippi and Virginia upholding similar restrictions, while committee members questioned the scope of the state’s authority to regulate billboards on private property and the relevance of federal highway funding and federal cannabis law.
The committee also heard testimony on H.175, a proposal to allow cannabis drive-through sales. A dispensary operator argued drive-throughs would improve access, especially for disabled customers and veterans, and said security and ID checks could be handled with cameras and staff screening. Committee members pressed him on how employees would assess impairment, whether drive-throughs could increase access for minors, and whether the industry should be treated like alcohol, with the witness responding that staff already refuse service to intoxicated customers and that education, not prohibition, is the better approach. Another bill, H.3982, would apply the bottle deposit law to carbonated hemp- or THC-infused beverages; the sponsor said the measure would standardize recycling requirements for products already sold in dispensaries and other markets, and members asked about container types and recycling compatibility.
A major portion of the hearing focused on labor peace agreements, with UFCW representatives, cannabis workers, and Sen. Lydia Edwards supporting S.77/H.161. They said the bill would require cannabis businesses to remain neutral when workers seek to organize, arguing that unions improve safety, wages, benefits, and job stability in an industry they described as underregulated and prone to retaliation. Witnesses cited workplace hazards, wage theft, and the death of a worker at a Holyoke facility as examples of why stronger worker protections are needed. Committee members asked how the proposal differs from existing labor law, whether tying LPAs to licensing and renewal could create legal or administrative problems, and how other states handle similar requirements. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33, designates the following bills to be placed on the calendar for the
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- 66, 75, 881, 390, 845, 921, 1060, 1062, 1382, 1445, 1496, 1691, 1693, 1052, and 1491.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 6th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise to present Senate Bill 575 by my Senator Laird.
- The Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar: Senate Bill 1129, Senate Bill 57, Senate
- Bill 832, Senate Bill 1133, Senate Bill 1429, Senate Concurrent Resolution 113, Senate Concurrent Resolution
- 116, Senate Concurrent Resolution 185, Senate Concurrent Resolution 189, Senate Bill 1082, Senate Bill
- Senate Concurrent Resolution 189. Senate Bill 1082. Senate Bill 607. And Senate Bill 992.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Senate. Senator Bravo. Mr.
- Welcome to the Senate. Senator Gobildone. Thank you. Welcome to Senate. Senator Gobildone. Mr.
- Welcome to the Senate. Excellent. Welcome to the Senate. Senator Miranda.
- Welcome to the Senate. Excellent. Welcome to the Senate. Senator Kuby. Excellent.
- Welcome to the Senate. Senator Kuby. Thank you, Mr.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hinskins? Here. Here. Senator Faisy? Here. Here. Senator Alley? Senator Alley? Here.
- Senator Fesi? Senator Allain? Senator Duplessis? Senator Jenkins? Senator Kleinpeter?
- Thank you, Senator Fesi, for handing him my bill, too.
- Thank you, Senators. And with that, do I have a motion by Senator Fesi to defer? We do.
- Thank you, Senators. And with that, do I have a motion by Senator Facey to defer? We do.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
migratory waterfowl, hunting regulations, flooded crops, wildlife management, environmental impact, hunting, Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, deer hunting, dogs, conservation, hunting heritage, federal regulations, Senator Kennedy, wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, legislative support, environment, protective measures, boating safety
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here in support of of Senate Bill 30.
- As a conservative myself, I oppose Senate Bill 30.
- I'm here today to support Senate Bill 30.
- We support Senate Bill 30.
- I'm in opposition of Senate Bill 30.
Bills:
SB30 , SB517 , SB1313 , SB1314 , SB1316 , SB1541 , SB1698 , SB1845 , SB1860 , SB2420 , SB2429
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights.
The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Senate. Senator Bravo. Mr.
- Welcome to the Senate. Senator Gobildone. Mr.
- Welcome to the Senate. Senator Bravo. Mr.
- Welcome to the Senate. Senator Miranda. Excellent. Welcome to the Senate. Senator Miranda.
- The Senate then proceeded to second reading of bills.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recorded 30 members present and approved the prior journal without objection. Several members used personal privilege to welcome guests, including students from Aliento for an annual education day at the Capitol, a coalition of gun safety advocates, constituents visiting individual senators, and a guest shadowing Senator Gobildone. Senators also recognized a visitor from Tempe and a group from the area agencies on aging.
The chamber then moved through second reading of a long list of bills and resolutions covering topics such as solar radiation management, veterinary telemedicine prescriptions, pharmacist prescribing standards, public records and digital media copies, health facility complaints, utilities and renewable energy, water and groundwater management, juvenile and criminal justice, school funding and records, insurance licensing, autonomous vehicle safety data, digital currency, county and municipal governance, behavioral health appropriations, and several election, tax, and constitutional measures. Standing committee reports on the calendar were not read and were entered into the journal.
Before recess, Senator Ortiz spoke in support of student walkouts across the Valley protesting immigration enforcement, praising the students’ nonviolent activism and describing it as part of a broader civil rights tradition. After recess, the Senate took up first reading and committee referral of additional bills on public benefits eligibility, workforce reporting, tribal consultations, insurance settlements, missing kidnapped children reporting, small modular reactors, firearm safety instruction in schools, election petition cures, housing and HOA issues, public records fees, water quality testing, groundwater withdrawal fees, and cargo theft. The only recorded vote was on adjournment, which passed by voice vote, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1745 prohibits a city or town with a population of 500...
- No, Senator Kuby, the bill does not ban any books.
- It's the context, Senator Kuby, it's the context of the bill we're reviewing.
- I move Senate Bill 1567, receive a due pass recommendation.
- I move Senate Bill 1567 as amended, receive a due pass recommendation.
Bills:
SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1435 , SB1567 , SB1571 , SB1686 , SB1745 , SCR1024 , SCR1025 , HB2671 , HB2676 , HCR2044
Keywords:
county boundaries, Maricopa, Gila, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, La Paz, local governance, Arizona Revised Statutes, Maricopa county, county division, new counties, intergovernmental agreements, special election, shared use agreements, education, explicit material, parental consent, student protection, library access
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 7031 is here.
- Senator of the first district, Senator Gaetz moves House Bill 7031 be substituted for CS for Senate Bill
- Senator DiCeglie moves CS for House Bill 1445 be substituted for CS for Senate Bill 1686.
- Senator DiCeglie moves CS for House Bill 1445 be substituted for CS for Senate Bill 1686.
- We go back, please, to Senate Bill 1548. We go back, please, to Senate Bill 1548 and read the bill.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day in Florida. Later, the Senate adopted a memorial-style recognition of the Florida Channel’s 30 years of legislative coverage. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on health care coverage, veterinary licensure, and affordable housing.
The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758, a public assistance/Medicaid and SNAP reform bill. The sponsor described five major changes: stronger anti-fraud authority, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services through a waiver, pharmacy program changes to reduce costs, and a SNAP fraud-reduction plan with photo ID and work requirements. Democrats offered amendments to condition the work requirement on Medicaid expansion and to add protections for SNAP photo ID use by caregivers, seniors, disabled people, and domestic violence survivors; both amendments failed. Senators then questioned implementation details, exemptions, and eligibility impacts. The bill was placed on the calendar for third reading. The Senate also passed CS/HB 7031 on taxation, substituting it for the Senate bill and adopting a technical amendment, by a vote of 34-0.
The chamber passed a series of other bills, generally after substituting House companions and adopting technical amendments. These included a computer science education bill adding digital literacy and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry bill and related public records exemption, a bill designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, a local government electronic payments bill, a legal tender bill repealing a sunset on gold and silver recognition, public records exemptions for gold/silver custodians and stablecoin-related entities, a stablecoin pilot program, local government spending transparency requirements, a digital voyeurism bill expanding privacy protections to private fenced yards, an insurance licensing bill allowing high school students to complete insurance/personal finance coursework, and a medical freedom bill addressing vaccine information, conscience exemptions, ivermectin access, and the mRNA mandate sunset. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, with recorded votes ranging from 31-3 to 34-0.