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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-14-2026 10:00am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • No vote, reservations? Any no votes?
  • No votes, reservations? Any no votes?
  • No vote, reservations? Any no vote?
  • No votes, reservations? Any no votes?
  • Any no<01:20:50.480> votes? no votes? no votes?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-29 (9:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I vote.
  • If all senators voted, all senators voted.
  • Senators will proceed to vote. If all senators voted, has Senator Sharief voted?
  • Senators will proceed to vote. All senators voted.
  • Have all senators voted? Have all senators voted? Senator DiCeglie, have we voted? Nice.
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests and visiting groups, including Challenger Learning Center representatives, the Florida Dental Hygienists Association, local officials, students, and members of the Florida School Board Association. Senators also noted President Albritton’s recovery and offered remarks honoring the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. The main floor debate centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 156, which revises criminal penalties involving law enforcement officers and other personnel. Sponsor Senator Leek said the bill responds to the Officer Jason Rainer case by clarifying resistance to officers, shifting fault determinations to the courts, changing “lawful performance” to “official duties,” and imposing mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. Senators Rouson and Bracy Davis offered amendments that were withdrawn. Senators Pizzo, Berman, Smith, Polsky, and others questioned the bill’s effect on self-defense, off-duty conduct, prosecutorial discretion, and the removal of language limiting unlawful force by officers. Supporters argued the bill corrects confusion and honors Officer Rainer; opponents said it removes civilian protections and imposes disproportionate mandatory sentencing. The bill passed 31-4. The Senate then passed SB 168 on public nuisances, expanding nuisance law to include gambling establishments and increasing penalties; SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, narrowing statutory ambiguity while preserving consumer protections; SB 292 creating a public records exemption for appellate court clerks and their families; SB 296 and SB 298 addressing domestic violence and dating violence, including a feasibility study for a secure alert system and expanded address confidentiality protections; SB 364 modernizing CPA licensure pathways; SB 386 creating protections for farm equipment purchasers; and several Open Government Sunset Review bills preserving or extending public records and meeting exemptions (SB 7000, 7002, 7006, 7008, 7012, 7014, and 7016). Most of these bills passed with little or no opposition, though some sunset-review measures drew a few dissenting votes. At the end of the session, the Rules Chair moved to waive rules and immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, and the motion was adopted. The Senate also heard announcements about upcoming executive appointments, State of Black Florida Week events, and a motion to adjourn until the next meeting on February 4.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • I vote yes. Senator Rogers. Five ayes, two noes, zero not voting.
  • May I explain my vote? Yes. So I'm... May I explain my vote? Yes.
  • By our vote of four eyes, three no's and zero, not voting.
  • I vote no. No. So, hmm. I vote no. No. No. Senator Ross. Aye.
  • I vote no. No. No. Senator Ross. Hi. 4-9, 3 nose, 0, 0 not voting.
Summary: The committee first heard HB 2825, which would replace criminal enforcement tools for nonpayment of fines, fees, restitution, and related obligations with a civil collection process. Supporters, including the sponsor, argued it would streamline restitution collection and reduce costly incarceration, while opponents from victims’ rights groups, judges, and prosecutors said it would weaken victims’ constitutional rights and remove effective enforcement leverage. The chair adopted an amendment requiring a summons and clarifying that victims’ constitutional remedies are preserved, and the committee passed the bill 5-2. The committee then considered HB 4070, which would bar corporations from incorporating if an officer, director, or trustee had been convicted of sex or human trafficking, and would extend civil liability to those who facilitate trafficking. Supporters framed it as a “corporate death penalty” aimed at preventing trafficking through corporate governance, while the ACLU warned the facilitation language was vague and could sweep too broadly. After adopting the chair’s amendment defining “facilitate,” the committee passed the bill 5-2. The committee also unanimously recommended confirmation of Neil McDowell to the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency after hearing his background in corrections and his plans to review cases thoroughly and efficiently. Next, HB 2720 was heard, which would raise penalties for paying or agreeing to pay for sexual conduct, add a $200 assessment for the anti-human trafficking fund, and allow certain sex-trafficking victims convicted of prostitution to seal vacated records. Supporters, including law enforcement, prosecutors, and survivor advocates, said it would deter demand and help victims; opponents argued it could still sweep in trafficking victims and lacked sufficient safeguards. The committee passed the bill 4-3. The committee also heard HB 2028, a strike-everything amendment allowing community restitution in lieu of a $20 assessment for indigent homeless defendants, and HB 2047, which would increase trespass penalties for remaining in or returning to property after an eviction writ; both were discussed but no final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt. Additional bills were introduced and heard later in the meeting, including HB 2136, which would create new offenses for “civil terrorism” and “subversion” and increase penalties for certain highway obstruction; the ACLU opposed it as viewpoint discrimination. HB 2406 would make images and recordings of abused children and deceased minors confidential and restrict dissemination and monetization; the sponsor said it was intended to prevent re-victimization and misuse of public records, while defense-side speakers asked for clearer access for defense teams. HB 2415 would tighten regulation of kratom products and specifically target concentrated 7-OH products; testimony sharply split between supporters who described public-health risks and opponents who said prohibition would harm consumers who use it for pain or recovery. The transcript ends before any final action on those later bills is shown.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/24/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll call the vote. Representative Aguilar: If I could explain my vote.
  • Or do I have a vote?” “You do have a vote in those changes, yes, sir.”
  • Did they vote to send it out to…” “Did they send it out to a vote, did they vote to send it out to a
  • and I voted no.
  • So I'm going to vote.
Summary: The Commerce Committee heard and acted on a long series of bills, with several strike-everything amendments. SB 1421, dealing with restrictions on financial institutions, check cashers, and remittances involving undocumented immigrants, drew strong opposition on constitutional and economic grounds and support from the sponsor as a sovereignty measure; the committee rejected a Villegas affordable-housing striker and gave the bill a due pass recommendation. SB 1254, a continuation/cleanup bill for the Industrial Commission of Arizona and its divisions, was explained as mostly renaming and administrative changes and passed unanimously after adopting the chairman’s striker. SB 1515 created a Public Safety Parity Fund for DPS and corrections retention bonuses funded by investment earnings from the Budget Stabilization Fund; law enforcement witnesses supported it as a needed retention tool, while some members objected to using rainy-day fund interest, and it passed on a split vote. SB 1206 updated homeowner protection rules for adjusters and contractors after disasters, limiting certain conduct during loss events and emergency responses, and passed unanimously after amendment. The committee also approved SB 1563, which continues the Barbering and Cosmetology Board and lowers some fee caps, after testimony that the board protects public health and sanitation. SB 1649 established a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund; a Ripple Labs witness discussed self-custody options for unclaimed crypto, while an Aguilar striker would have required reporting on employers whose workers receive public assistance, but that amendment failed and the underlying bill passed. SB 1290, originally about HOA closed meetings, became a major debate over transparency versus privacy; opponents warned the Carter striker would force disclosure of sensitive member and employee matters, supporters argued HOAs should not take secret action, and the committee adopted both the Aguilar consumer-protection striker and the Carter HOA transparency striker before passing the bill. SB 1670, preempting local contractor licensing and allowing certain journeyman licenses, was amended with a Villegas striker aimed at landlord algorithmic pricing and passed unanimously. The committee continued the Arizona Department of Gaming, Racing, and Boxing/MMA commissions in SB 1671, with the chairman’s amendment narrowing reporting requirements and adding aggregate complaint reporting; the department said it had worked with auditors and supported the bill, which passed. The meeting then moved into SB 1747, beginning discussion of social media application requirements for developers and covered companies, including age verification and parental consent, but the transcript cuts off before further testimony or action on that bill.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair votes aye. Any members voting with reservations? Any members voting no?
  • Chair votes aye. Any members voting with reservations? Any members voting no?
  • /c> voting no with all others voting I voting no with all others voting I recommendations recommendations
  • <00:48:00.440> with chair votes I any members voting with chair votes I any members voting
  • /c> voting no with all others voting I voting no with all others voting I recommendations<00:49:23.920
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several housing-related measures, with most witnesses supporting bills aimed at expanding affordable housing tools and financing. SB 1169, creating a Community Land Trust Equity pilot program, drew support from HHFDC and Nahal UI, which said revolving funds would help community land trusts build permanently affordable housing more efficiently. SB 1200, establishing a workforce housing regulatory sandbox within HHFDC, also received support from HHFDC and others, though HHFDC noted concerns about whether the measure could be read to preempt county permitting and zoning powers. SB 511, which would require county legislative bodies rather than HHFDC to approve certain housing project exemptions, prompted HHFDC to suggest revised language and a possible processing deadline for applications; the discussion focused on avoiding indefinite delays and clarifying county and state roles. SB 1283, creating an emergency home loan assistance revolving fund, was introduced with comments from the Department of Budget and Finance and HHFDC. SB 612, on rent-to-build equity agreements for exempt housing projects, drew support and questions about how many affected projects are rentals versus for-sale units. SB 944, extending and expanding low-income housing tax credit provisions, received support from Sugar Creek Capital, Hawaii Housing, and the Chamber of Commerce, while the Tax Foundation raised a technical concern about inconsistent use of the term “taxpayer.” HPHA-supported bills SB 1413 and SB 1412 were also heard, along with SB 1632, which would direct DBEDT to develop a comprehensive action plan for a local housing market; testimony on that measure was strongly supportive but included calls to examine constitutional and legal issues and broader market-structure concerns. The committee also began discussion of SB 1033 and noted it was closely related to SB 1131, with the chair indicating an inclination to move only one of the two similar tax proposals forward.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Three - Tuesday, May 5th

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Has everyone voted?
  • So if we vote for this, we'll be... If we vote for this, we'll be voting for the underlying bill?
  • As a bill, I think it was voted down, or not voted down, but it was a party-line vote.
  • This bill has received 123 votes out of this chamber, 141 votes, and 153 votes out of this chamber in
  • Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted? The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Keywords: 959, house, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-06 - 4:35PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those voting yes: 66. Those voting no: 76.
  • vote of 74. vote of 74.
  • <01:10:27.760> Those your vote. Those voting yes, 60. Those your vote.
  • vote yes. vote yes.
  • <01:43:10.400> Those your vote. Those voting yes, 141. Those your vote.
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House returned to Senate Bill 325 on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction and first took up Representative Charlton’s amendment to extend the interim housing exemptions in tier one areas from 2028 to 2030. Charlton argued the change would better align the exemptions with the state’s 2030 housing targets and give rural communities and smaller developers more realistic time to plan and build. Committee members opposing the amendment said the exemptions would no longer be needed once 1A and 1B areas are established, and Ways and Means reported an unfavorable straw poll. After debate, the House rejected the amendment by roll call, 66-76. During debate, members discussed whether the extension would help or hinder housing production, with supporters emphasizing rural Vermont, achievable timelines, and the need for certainty for developers, while opponents stressed that the temporary exemptions were meant to bridge the transition to the new tier system. The House also heard questions about whether any communities had actually adopted 1A or 1B status yet, and it was noted that future land use maps were not yet complete. The chamber then moved to a second amendment from Representative Dobervich, which would extend certain interim Act 250 exemptions for designated village centers and nearby areas through January 1, 2031, including projects of 50 units or fewer or mixed-income/mixed-use projects meeting specified infrastructure criteria, with municipal bodies able to opt out. Dobervich said the proposal would expand access to the interim exemptions for rural communities that lack permanent zoning or subdivision bylaws but otherwise meet the criteria, helping more towns build housing in already developed areas. Opponents argued the amendment could allow too much development in small towns without local review and questioned how many municipalities would actually qualify. The debate continued with members discussing the relationship between Act 181, the temporary exemptions, and the ongoing work to create future land use maps and tier designations.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Mar 26th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
  • The investigation also found that some voting locations faced challenges with curbside voting.
  • voting if they need it.
  • voting experience and considered core components of the voting location.
  • This bill would alleviate the burden of locating curbside voting an excessive distance away from a voting
Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on March 26, 2025, adopted its 2025-26 committee rules, and approved a five-bill consent calendar. The committee then heard several election-related measures focused on transparency, accessibility, and election administration. AB 775 (Fong) would modernize behested payment reporting by extending filing deadlines, requiring direct filing with the FPPC in most cases, and improving online public access; the FPPC chair testified in strong support, and the bill drew no opposition. AB 287 (Lackey) would require vote centers and polling places to provide accessible parking and curbside voting accommodations for voters with disabilities; Los Angeles County election officials and Disability Rights California supported the bill, while LAUSD raised concerns about parking shortages and storage costs and requested amendments. AB 331 (Pellerin) would clarify that certification of election results is a ministerial duty, address misleading ballot return envelopes, and ensure voter information guides reach incarcerated voters in a usable format; the Attorney General’s office sponsored the bill, while the Secretary of State expressed concerns about the feasibility of a state takeover of county canvassing and said it was working on a solution with the author. The committee members generally supported the bills, emphasizing transparency, voter access, and election integrity. AB 775 and AB 287 both received favorable votes after brief discussion, with members noting the importance of transparency in campaign-related reporting and accessibility for voters with disabilities. AB 331 also passed, though the Secretary of State’s office flagged implementation concerns about the proposed certification backstop and the lack of state equipment and staff to canvass ballots. The chair indicated she would continue working with the Secretary of State and other stakeholders on amendments or a workable remedy. All items ultimately passed out of committee. AB 775 was approved 5-0 and re-referred to Appropriations, AB 287 passed 6-0, and AB 331 passed 6-0 and was re-referred to Public Safety. The committee also later confirmed the votes of absent members and adjourned after all agenda items were disposed of.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Collins, from voting yes to voting no.
  • votes no.
  • voting yes.
  • Short, not voting. Mr. Schult. Mr. Shoup, not voting. Mrs. Smith, yes. Mr. Smith, not voting. Ms.
  • Short, not voting. Mr. Shupe? Not voting. Mr. Shupe, not voting. Mr. Smith? Mr. Smith, not voting.
Keywords: 1064, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 2/25/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • /c> bill that you are voting for if you vote bill that you are voting for if you vote yes<00:39:48.960
  • vote I've ever seen in this body to vote vote I've ever seen in this body to vote to<00:44:27.440
  • I'm voting yes.
  • I'm voting yes. members. I'm voting yes.
  • I encourage a green vote. I encourage a green vote.
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/31/2026)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Help America Vote Act of 2002. Help America Vote Act of 2002.
  • ,<00:28:05.120> or<00:28:05.440> how vote, how votes are counted, or how vote, how
  • Vote Act. Yeah. Vote Act. Yeah.
  • vote uh in the state. vote uh in the state.
  • voice vote or a handcard vote voice vote or a handcard vote at<04:28:51.120> midnight at
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Any members wishing to vote or change your vote? Close the queue. With the vote of five, yea, zero.
  • Any members wishing to vote or change your vote?
  • Staff, please open the queue for a vote. Any members wishing to vote or change their vote?
  • Any members wishing to vote or change their vote? Seeing none, stack close cue. Declare the vote.
  • Staff, please open the queue for a vote. Any members wishing to vote or change their vote?
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Committee Jun 17th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Current vote is one aye and one no, with the Vice Chair voting no. Senators Perez, aye.
  • Current vote is four ayes and no noes, with the chair voting aye.
  • Current vote is three ayes and one no, with the chair voting aye.
  • Current vote is four ayes, no noes, with the chair and vice chair voting aye. Choi, aye.
  • Current vote is six ayes, no noes with the chair and vice chair voting aye. Reyes, aye.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Would you like to vote? Close the vote. Declare the vote. The vote is 11 ayes and one day.
  • Please close the vote. Declare the vote: one nay. Presented with a vote of 491.
  • Chairman Caldwell, would you like to vote on the bill? Please close the vote. Declare the vote.
  • Would you like to vote on the bill. Staff, please close the vote and declare the vote.
  • Clerk, please open the queue for voting. Archer's eye. Close the vote. Call the vote.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Health Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hilbert, are there any members wishing to vote or change their vote? Seeing none. Declare the vote.
  • Are there any members wishing to vote or change their vote? Close the queue, declare the vote.
  • Are there any members wishing to vote or change their vote? Close the queue. Declare the vote.
  • All those wishing to vote or change the vote. Clerk, declare the vote. Hanging Ivey, a zero nays.
  • Any members wishing to vote or change their vote?
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 May 5th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2024, there were 33 votes. Of those 33, 31 votes passed and two votes failed.
  • The clerk will call the name of the member voting remotely. Acom votes no.
  • I'm not going to vote for that, to vote twice. Why would I do that?
  • The clerk will call the name of the member voting remotely. Acom votes no.
  • will vote no.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 1st, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
  • All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors.
  • All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
  • All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
  • All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and then moved through guest introductions and floor items. Members welcomed students from Futures High School’s Hydrogen Car Grand Prix team, family members and visitors from their districts, and former legislator George Runner. The chamber also took up several ceremonial resolutions recognizing Portuguese Heritage Month, Italian American Heritage Month, congenital cytomegalovirus awareness month, and World No Tobacco Day. ACR 185 by Assembly Member Macedo was adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added, honoring Portuguese Heritage Month and the contributions of Portuguese Californians. ACR 197 by Assembly Member Stephanie was also adopted after 54 co-authors were added, recognizing Italian American Heritage Month and Italian American contributions to California. ACR 205 by Assembly Member Lackey was adopted after 55 co-authors were added, designating June as CMV Awareness Month, and SCR 177 by Assembly Member Connolly was adopted after 49 co-authors were added, proclaiming May 31, 2026, as World No Tobacco Day and reaffirming California’s anti-tobacco efforts. The session also included adjournments in memory for John Wesley Finney, Jr., a longtime educator and public servant, and Deputy Levi Vargas of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Assembly observed a moment of silence for Finney. The body then announced upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjourned until Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9 a.m.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HWN DEFER, HWN Public Hearings 03-18-2025

Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And vice chair for the vote. Okay. Voting on HB 606.
  • Voting on House Bill 576 right? Yeah. Voting on House Bill 576 HD2. HD2. HD2.
  • And vice chair for the vote. Okay. And vice chair for the vote. Okay.
  • Um vice chair votes I. Senator Ihara I. Um vice chair votes I.
  • Chair votes aye. Any discussion? Seeing none, chair votes aye. Voting on HB 410 HD1.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met in decision-making sessions on March 18 and considered several House bills. On HB 576 HD2, the chair proposed an amendment clarifying that the bill would not apply to transfers of Hawaiian Homes lands under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, including lease conditions for 99-year terms; the committee adopted the recommendation to pass with amendments, with one no vote. On HB 606, the chair recommended passing the bill with amendments and a committee report requesting a $50 million appropriation; that recommendation was also adopted, again with one no vote. HB 1408 was recommended for indefinite deferral, and no discussion was recorded before adjournment. In a later portion of the meeting, the committee heard testimony on HB 410, which was described by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as its budget request. OHA testified in strong support, saying the measure would help advance its strategic plan, reduce disparities affecting Native Hawaiians in health, housing, economic development, and education, and improve transparency and data-driven oversight. The committee noted additional support and opposition testimony counts on other measures, including HB 871 and HB 1091, and then moved into decision-making. The committee ultimately adopted the chair’s recommendations to pass HB 410 HD1 unamended, HB 871 HD1 unamended, and HB 1091 HD1 as is. Senator Ihara was noted as excused for part of the later voting. The meeting concluded with no further testimony or discussion and the committee adjourned.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Saying no debate, please open the cue for a vote. Chairman, votes are aye.
  • Seeing no debate, please open the cue for a vote. Iye votes.
  • Seeing no debate, please open the queue for a vote. Votes are aye.
  • Seeing no debate, please open the queue for a vote. I'll take the votes.
  • Seeing no debate, please open the queue for a vote. Iy drivers votes.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm counting my votes.
  • I'm counting my votes.
  • I'm counting my votes.
  • I'm counting my votes.
  • Republican votes. Republican votes.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all