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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 18th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • One of the reasons is there have been so many policy changes in the last few years.
  • single collective bargaining agreement negotiated with a single contractor, for all good and noble reasons
  • It acknowledges the vital contribution of corrections personnel in safeguarding our communities and maintaining
  • the stability of the public safety... ...of corrections personnel and safeguarding our communities and
Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several labor-related bills. On Substitute Senate Bill 5874, staff and Senator McEwen described a proposal to let the Employment Security Department waive penalties for minor quarterly reporting errors by employers, especially inadvertent electronic filing issues involving occupational codes and job titles. No one testified in opposition, and the public hearing was closed. The committee then heard extensive testimony on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5847, which would expand injured workers’ access to medical providers, allow medically appropriate departures from L&I treatment rules, prohibit employers from requiring treatment from a specific provider, and set timelines for utilization review. Supporters, including workers’ advocates and union representatives, said the bill would improve access to care and reduce delays, while business groups opposed it as weakening the provider network and raised concerns about costs and claim duration. L&I said it could implement the bill with a technical fix and noted that the fiscal note was still being updated. A previously adopted claims-manager staffing amendment was discussed but not included in the version heard. On Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5061, the committee heard testimony on requiring public works contracts to update prevailing wage rates annually rather than freezing them at bid time. Labor groups supported the bill as protecting workers from wage erosion on long projects, while contractor groups opposed it unless amended to allow change orders for wage increases above 5 percent, citing unpredictable jumps in prevailing wage rates and added risk for small contractors. L&I requested a delayed effective date to July 1, 2028 because of IT changes. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 5944, which would make missed or canceled appointment payments bargained economic compensation for language access providers, and on Substitute Senate Bill 5972, which would extend interest arbitration rights to correctional employees in city and county jails regardless of county population. Labor groups supported both bills; counties and a city representative opposed 5972 over cost concerns and asked for fiscal safeguards. Finally, the committee heard Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6302, which would require L&I to investigate possible misclassification when three or more independent contractors are used for the same type of finishing work on a public works project. Labor and contractor groups both supported the amended version, saying it targets misclassification without banning legitimate independent contractors. The hearing ended after testimony, with no votes or final committee actions taken during the meeting.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Jan 14th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is for this reason that they were voted by the citizens of our great state.
  • This bill sustains safeguards and strengthens Florida's universal school choice program.
  • Senate Bill 318 will sustain, strengthen, and safeguard Florida's school choice program, and that is
  • Burtz's committee and all of them will monitor the program very carefully to make sure they have every reason
Summary: The Senate convened with a prayer, pledge, doctor-of-the-day introduction, and several recognitions, including a Founders’ Day tribute to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a welcome to a nationally ranked student debater in the gallery. The chamber then took up a committee report on 52 gubernatorial executive appointments; after explanation by the Ethics and Elections chair, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a vote of 39-0. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities. Senator Simon described it as a broad “Rural Renaissance” package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program, housing and transportation investments, education funding, and rural health care improvements. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping health-care provisions in light of new federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding amounts. Senators from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing the bill’s focus on rural infrastructure, health care access, and local flexibility. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates explained that the bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public-school funding, tightening enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees, requiring student identification numbers, improving reimbursement processes, and directing the Department of Education to develop a business plan for scholarship funding organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including removal of a declining-enrollment provision from the bill, with that issue expected to move elsewhere. Senators discussed transparency, accountability, and protections against overpayments and unverified enrollments, while also noting the need to preserve support for school districts. The bill passed 38-0. After both bills passed, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House. The chamber also heard announcements recognizing Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol and scheduled a group photograph for the following Thursday before adjourning until January 22 or upon the President’s call.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-14 (4:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is for this reason that they were voted by the citizens of our great state.
  • This bill sustains safeguards and strengthens Florida's universal school choice program.
  • Senate Bill 318 will sustain, strengthen, and safeguard Florida's school choice program, and that is
  • and all of us will be monitoring this program very, very carefully to make sure that we have every reason
Summary: The Senate convened with a prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Founders’ Day, a visiting debate student, and later Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol. The chamber then took up committee reports and confirmed a slate of 52 executive appointments by a 39-0 vote. On special order, senators considered SB 250 on rural communities. The bill, described as a “Rural Renaissance” package, would create an Office of Rural Prosperity, establish a Renaissance Grant Program, increase housing and transportation support, and direct new funding to rural education and health care. Two amendments were adopted to update rural health funding and hospital estimates. Members from both parties spoke in support, while raising questions about eligibility and access to grants for certain rural areas. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then debated CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. The bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public-school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, tightening payment and audit procedures, and creating a stabilization fund for scholarships. Three amendments were adopted to remove a district declining-enrollment provision from the bill, adjust private-school documentation timing, and clarify withdrawal form and parent-attestation procedures. Senators from both parties supported the measure while noting concerns about oversight, school quality, and future conforming legislation. The bill passed 38-0, and both SB 250 and CS/SB 318 were certified to the House before adjournment.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • DESPITE SOME NAYSAYERS WHO SUGGEST REPLACING PHIL WITH AN MA REASON TOIC GROUNDHOG OR A CAKE, HE REMAINS
  • What safeguards are there against abuse? We don't know. This must not stand.
  • WHAT SAFEGUARDS ARE THERE AGAINST ABUSE? WE DON'T KNOW. THIS MUST NOT STAND.
  • It would represent an essential step toward safeguarding these culturally significant sites for future
  • IT WOULD REPRESENT AN ESSENTIAL STEP TOWARD SAFEGUARDING THESE CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SITES FOR FUTURE
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/17/25

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • This was a really important change for many reasons.
  • was a really important change<00:02:53.480><c> for</c><00:02:53.680><c> many</c><00:02:54.080><c> reasons
  • </c><00:02:54.640><c> we're</c><00:02:54.879><c> currently</c> change for many reasons we're currently
  • change for many reasons we're currently in<00:02:55.519><c> the</c><00:02:55.640><c> midst</c><00:02
  • So we've put some kind of safeguards in place to make sure that things get uploaded.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We haven't seen reason to start laying big piles of cash in every county we go through. Thank you.
  • The need for Texas and the other Gulf states to safeguard and promote LNG exports is incredibly important
  • And so, for that reason, I'm honored to bring forward here today House Bill 2890.
Bills: HB206 , HB 1238 , HB2890 , HB2970
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 8th, 2026

Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that's huge for two reasons. That's jobs in California.
  • That is not the reason why we are opposed to this bill.
  • The technology being deployed and the reasons for adopting that technology.
  • And this is the reason why the last...
  • For those reasons, we respectfully request your support for SB 1046. Thank you.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government & Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Trials are public for a reason.
  • Trials are public for a reason. And events where the perpetrator is dead, dangerous thing.
  • Trials are public for a reason.
  • I think for us, it's how do we look at some other possible safeguard measures?
  • And for that reason, we're no on the proposal. Will staff please call the roll? Mena. Aye.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And for those reasons, that's why AB 231 makes sense to me.
  • For those reasons, that's why I'm here today in my personal capacity.
  • For those reasons, I'm excited to be here. Our network are business owners of color.
  • For those reasons, I'm excited to be here. our network are business owners of color.
  • For those reasons, we support AB 231. Happy to answer any questions. Thank you.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its first regular hearing of the 2025-26 session, adopted its proposed committee rules on a 5-0 vote, and reinstated a suspense file for bills with fiscal impacts over the committee threshold. The chair explained that only AB 418 would be eligible for an immediate vote, while several other measures would be held for suspense consideration because of budget constraints. AB 330 was pulled by the author. AB 418 by Wilson, which would create a clearer process and administrative remedy for county Chapter 8 tax sales, received support from county tax collectors and housing and taxpayer groups. Supporters said the bill would add transparency, due process, and a noticed public hearing for negotiated sales of tax-defaulted properties, while helping counties dispose of low-value or problematic properties more efficiently. The committee voted 6-0 to send AB 418 to Appropriations. Several other bills were heard and then referred to suspense: AB 27 by Chau, which would exclude Chiquita Canyon landfill relief payments from gross income and protect recipients’ eligibility for public benefits, drew strong support from affected residents and environmental advocates; AB 258 by Conley would increase funding for California fairs, with supporters emphasizing fairs’ emergency-response role; AB 397 by Gonzalez would expand the California Young Child Tax Credit into a broader child tax credit for older children; and AB 398 by Aaron would set a $300 minimum refundable Cal EITC benefit. The committee also heard AB 231 by Tye, which would offer a tax credit to microbusinesses that hire formerly incarcerated people, and it too was referred to suspense after supportive testimony from reentry and small-business advocates.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • It does preserve judicial authority, giving the judge absolute right to reject it if, for whatever reason
  • Operators must adopt protocols to respond to prompts regarding self-harm, including making reasonable
  • One of the reasons that it's made me twice as efficient is because I want to... ...effectively.
  • One of the reasons that it's made me twice as efficient is because I went to law school and I practiced
  • Right now, our Fourth Amendment protections and privacy safeguards are in somewhat of a flux.
Summary: The committee met in a special morning session and heard several bills related to artificial intelligence and energy. HB 2371 would allow consenting divorcing parties without minor children to use AI-assisted arbitration in simple divorce cases, with the judge retaining final authority; members raised concerns about binding language, privacy, asset division, and spousal support, but the sponsor said amendments were welcome. The bill passed 7-0 with a do pass recommendation. HB 2311 would require conversational AI systems to disclose to minors that they are interacting with AI, restrict sexual content, prohibit deceptive human impersonation, and require self-harm response protocols; Google testified in support, noting similar safeguards already exist in its products, while one public commenter opposed the bill as government overreach. The committee adopted an amendment and advanced the bill 7-0. The committee then heard HB 2409, which would create a statewide summer AI education program focused on digital hygiene, civic integrity, privacy, media literacy, critical thinking, and algorithmic bias. The sponsor argued Arizona needs to prepare students for AI-driven job disruption and teach practical use of the technology, but several members objected to the statewide curriculum and funding implications; the bill passed 4-3. HB 2410 would treat communications with AI as privileged in the same way as communications with human professionals, with the sponsor arguing courts should develop the doctrine through common law as AI use evolves. A criminal justice speaker supported the bill as a privacy and Fourth Amendment safeguard, and the measure passed 6-0 with one present. Finally, the committee considered HB 4005, requiring school districts and charter schools to provide instruction on the ethical, moral, and educational uses of AI. Supporters said students need basic AI literacy and prompt-writing skills, but opponents cited funding and staffing concerns and said districts are already struggling with existing mandates; the bill passed 4-2 with one present. The committee also advanced HB 2456 and HB 2457, both related to energy infrastructure and small modular reactors, after amendments replacing references to large industrial energy users with extra high-load factory customers. Supporters tied the bills to AI-driven data center growth and future energy demand, while opponents raised local zoning, environmental, and public participation concerns; both bills received do pass recommendations by 4-3 votes. The meeting then adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Transcript Highlights:
  • It does preserve judicial authority, giving the judge absolute right to reject it if, for whatever reason
  • Operators must adopt protocols to respond to prompts regarding self-harm, including making reasonable
  • One of the reasons that it's made me twice as efficient is because I want to... ...effectively.
  • One of the reasons that it's made me twice as efficient is because I went to law school and I practiced
  • Right now, our Fourth Amendment protections and privacy safeguards are in somewhat of a flux.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • This really is a fantastic opportunity for a number of reasons.
  • This really is a fantastic opportunity for a number of reasons.
  • And having that, that was a reason why that procedure happened.
  • There's a reason why we have this proposed legislation in front of us.
  • So I do appreciate some of the safeguards.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 23rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • This really is a fantastic opportunity for a number of reasons.
  • This really is a fantastic opportunity for a number of reasons.
  • And having that, that was a reason why that procedure happened.
  • So I do appreciate some of the safeguards.
  • And for that reason, we will have a mixed vote. Great. Any further discussion? Thank you.
Summary: The committee held public hearings on several health-related bills. House Bill 2384 would require continuing care retirement communities that offer life care contracts to submit actuarial analyses every other registration cycle for review by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, with the Department of Social and Health Services using the review in registration decisions. The bill sponsor and residents’ advocates said it would improve transparency and protect seniors’ prepaid care promises, while the CCRC industry supported the goal but raised concerns about scope, cost, and implementation details. House Bill 2505 would exempt certain foster family homes and child-specific foster care homes from adult family home licensure when former foster youth remain in the home as adults and certain safety conditions are met; DSHS supported the narrow exemption as a way to avoid displacing vulnerable young adults. House Bill 2402 would phase out DEHP and other orthophthalates in IV solution containers and later IV tubing, with exemptions for certain blood and cell therapy products; supporters cited health and environmental risks and the availability of safer alternatives, while manufacturers and hospitals supported the goal but asked for longer timelines, supply-chain protections, and implementation assistance. In executive session, the committee took action on a series of bills. It adopted an amendment and passed House Bill 1904, which prohibits cat declawing, on a 13-3 vote. It passed a proposed substitute for House Bill 2145 on the 340B drug program on an 11-5 vote after debate over reporting requirements and the state’s authority. It rejected several amendments to House Bill 2182 on abortion medications held by the Department of Corrections, adopted an Indian health care provider priority amendment, and passed the bill on a 10-6 vote. House Bill 2211 on medically tailored meals passed 15-1. The committee also passed Substitute House Bill 2247 on veterinarian-client-patient relationships, Substitute House Bill 2329 on midwives and lactation consultants, and Substitute House Bill 2339 on nurse licensing, each with technical amendments and broad support.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 13th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For those reasons, I ask for your aye vote on SB 101. Thank you, Assembly Member Gabriel.
  • We also safeguarded care for seniors and end-of-life and long-term care, defended LGBT health services
  • We also safeguarded care for seniors and end-of-life and long-term care, defended LGBT health services
  • And, you know, the reason that I can't support this budget today is for a few reasons.
  • It is for those reasons that for the first time in my career, It is for those reasons that, for the first
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and proceeded to floor business, with the main item being SB 101, the state budget bill. Before debate on the bill, Assembly Member Sanchez offered amendments to redirect funding toward Proposition 36 implementation, wildfire prevention, Medi-Cal provider reimbursement, developmental services, and other priorities; the majority moved to lay those amendments on the table, and the motion passed 43-18. The chamber then took up SB 101 as the budget bill for immediate effect. Debate on the budget was extensive and sharply divided. Supporters, including Assembly Member Gabriel and several committee chairs, described the budget as a difficult but responsible compromise that protects Medi-Cal, IHSS, child care, housing, wildfire prevention, and other safety-net programs while responding to a projected deficit and federal uncertainty. Opponents criticized the budget as fiscally unsound and argued it relied on accounting gimmicks, did not adequately fund Proposition 36 or wildfire prevention, and continued spending on high-speed rail and Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented immigrants. Several members also raised concerns about gas taxes, provider reimbursement, probation funding, and the impact on vulnerable Californians. After debate, the Assembly voted on SB 101 and passed it 57-19. The measure was sent immediately to the Senate. The body then announced upcoming session schedules, with no floor or check-in sessions on June 14 and 15, and a floor session set for June 16 at 1 p.m., before adjourning.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • On energy, we have particular reason to doubt the Trump administration will faithfully and impartially
  • stormwater features, expedite jurisdictional determinations, ensure mitigation requirements are reasonable
  • to improve this regulatory process so that homebuilders can accomplish two fundamental goals, safeguarding
  • that we were talking about... then our builders, our developers, would know when they could take reasonable
  • I think it's important to start by saying that there are very good reasons why our bedrock environmental
Summary: The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 24th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • by Representative Carlson, Title IX, collateral source treatment under a letter of protection, reasonable
  • The reason is that the board decided to put a tax on the people by vote, but if one parish out of the
  • So that was my reasoning for bringing the bill.
  • "There's a few reasons.
  • I can't speak directly for Schlegel's reasons, but I can tell you from my standpoint, obviously, a felony
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> language to safeguard implementation. language to safeguard implementation.
  • I think that's reasonable on their own. >> I think that's reasonable. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. >> Thank
  • </c> &gt;&gt; I think that's reasonable. &gt;&gt; I think that's reasonable. &gt;&gt; Yeah.
  • But if for some reason there isn't any other reason, then none of this would come to pass.
  • But if for some reason there isn't any other reason, then none of this would come to pass.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • the reasons that she opposed the bill are the reasons that I support it in terms of center care licensing
  • the reasons that she opposed the bill are the reasons that I support it in terms of center care licensing
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Bills: HF4407 , HF4382
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 3/17/25 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Like the previous bill, this one is also reasonable and also addresses a need in Representative Skraba's
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  • is also reasonable and also addresses<00:30:21.640><c> a</c><00:30:21.760><c> need</c><00:30:21.919>
  • House File 4 creates a safeguard against runaway spending, ensuring the state lives within its means
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Three - Thursday, March 5

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Officer Mitchell embraced his call to serve and his 43 years on this earth was dedicated to safeguarding
  • He's studying finance and banking, and he's the only reason I am able to keep track of anything in any
  • And for those reasons, Mr. Speaker, I urge the body to support this. Thank you.
  • Speaker, I'm against this bill for several other reasons, but let's talk about Mr.
  • So for that reason, I want this bill to move forward. It's not perfect.