Video & Transcript Research : 'quorum'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There is a quorum. The chair lays out H.R. 128. Mr.
- The resolution will not affect those fines for anything from this past quorum break.
- So in eight days of a quorum break, I would be at zero seniority. This last quorum break was 14.
- I've broken quorum. I've also chosen not to break quorum. I've done both.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There is a quorum. Uh, the chair lays out HR number 128, uh. The Mr.
- These, anything in this resolution will not affect those fines for anything for this past quorum break
- I'm gonna lay out how I understand this resolution changes the sanctioning provisions for quorum break
- This last quorum break was 14 days. Um, it also has an automatic, um.
- And so, look, I've broken quorum. I've also chosen not to break quorum. Do both.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 22nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Wallace notices the absence of a quorum.
- Members, the quorum is present. Members, the quorum is present.
- The quorum, please. Thank you so much. Good morning, everyone.
- The quorum, please. Thank you so much. Good morning, everyone.
- Quorum call is still in place.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Routine procedural motions followed, including unanimous-consent actions to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks, guest introductions, and expedited floor processing of certain bills and committee reports. The chamber also recognized several guests, including Sacramento Police Detective Jason Collins, student musician Ethan Shue, and Glendale Councilmember Artie Kasakian.
On the floor file, AB 1184 by Assembly Member Patterson, the Homeowner Association Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026, was presented as a measure to add basic transparency requirements for HOAs; it passed 56-0. AB 871 by Assembly Member Stephanie, addressing financial elder abuse and scam reporting/training for financial institutions, also passed 56-0. On the Senate side, SB 25 by Senator Umberg, which would give the California Attorney General earlier access to federal merger-notification filings to streamline merger review, passed 43-14 after the Majority Leader presented it.
The Assembly then held several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including Paul R. Ignatius, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Glendale native; Oxnard Police Commander Scott Aaron; Private First Class Tanner F. Rubio of the U.S. Marine Corps; and former Yolo County Supervisor Betsy Marchand. Members and family guests offered remarks honoring their service and legacies, followed by a moment of silence for PFC Rubio. The session concluded with announcements about upcoming floor and committee deadlines and adjourned until Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I do not think we have a quorum yet.
- Quorum is present.
- We do not have a quorum, but we'll adopt it later.
- We don't have a quorum. All right.
- I think we have a quorum.
Keywords:
hydraulic fracturing, sales tax exemption, oil and gas, environmental impact, water reuse, justice, judicial council, centers of excellence, court operations, recognition program, franchise tax, retail trade, tax classification, business regulation, economic impact, SB 2873, Texas Tax Code, electronic filing, e-filing, tax reports
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (04/17/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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So quorum in order to hold meetings. So quorum in order to hold meetings. - As long as there's a physical quorum in the room that meets the language, physical quorum must be in
- As long as there's a physical quorum in the room that meets the language, physical quorum must be in
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something or 45% make up the quorum, something or 45% make up the quorum,
Summary:
The committee heard Senate Bill 254, which Senator David Roford described as a technical correction to controlled substance inventory law for pharmacies. He said the bill would remove outdated language requiring inventories to be done in an odd-numbered year, while keeping the existing requirement that pharmacies conduct a full controlled substance inventory every two years in line with federal law. Members asked several clarifying questions about whether the requirement is pharmacy-by-pharmacy, whether new pharmacies would be affected, and whether the change would alter scope or compliance; the sponsor and a representative of the New Hampshire Pharmacist Association said it would not, and that it mainly provides clarity for pharmacies and inspectors. The public hearing on SB 254 was then closed, and the committee also heard support from a representative of the pharmacist community, who said the association supports the bill.
The committee then discussed a non-germane amendment to SB 254 dealing with FBI background checks for educational surrogate parents under the Department of Education. Representative Leyon explained that the amendment was requested by the Department of Education after the FBI rejected prior statutory language, and that the goal was to allow people serving as educational surrogate parents to complete FBI fingerprint-based background checks so they can perform their duties. Department of Education and Department of Safety staff testified that the amendment mirrors language that has worked in other education-related background check statutes, including provisions with specific disqualifying offenses tied to child safety, and that the FBI requires precise statutory language and direct transmission of records through the Department of Safety. Members questioned why the FBI’s approval was needed, whether individuals could simply provide their own records, and whether changing federal leadership could require future changes; witnesses said the state needs both state and national records, that records must come directly from the FBI through the Department of Safety, and that the language is intended to satisfy current federal requirements.
During the discussion, some members expressed skepticism about the need for the amendment and about placing it on a bill about controlled substance inventories, but no vote was taken during the portion of the transcript provided. The committee also briefly discussed a separate bill on physician assistants/physician associates, with members noting that the proposed name change would not alter scope of practice and that some outside groups had raised concerns about transparency, but that discussion was interrupted and not concluded in the excerpt.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 11th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A quorum is not present.
- The roll has been called and a quorum is not present.
- A quorum is not present.
- The roll has been called and a quorum is not present.
- Now, to update you on the process of locating our colleagues in compelling a quorum.
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So we'll have people coming and going, and we'll try to establish a quorum.
- I don't— We don't have a quorum, so I'll just go ahead. All right, thank you, Mr.
- Oh, we've lost quorum, so we'll have to readopt it when the quorum comes back. We lost our quorum.
- We are waiting for a quorum to adopt the committee substitute.
- I'll wait for a quorum. We'll start with the invited testimony.
Keywords:
dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, district apportionment, legislative rules
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Governmental Organization Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Governmental Organization
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/6/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We fully felt that with only 133 members that were even eligible on day one, that a quorum would have
- We expect there will be a quorum today.
- would have been on day one that a quorum would have been 67<00:29:18.000>
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today we expect there will be a quorum today we expect there will be a quorum- Denial of quorum is not a way that this should be addressed. I'm thrilled with that outcome.
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Summary:
House Republican leaders announced that they had reached an organizational agreement with Democrats to organize the Minnesota House and end the session stalemate. Under the deal, Republicans will control the speakership while they hold a 67-66 majority, with Republican chairs on committees and a one-vote edge; if the chamber returns to a 67-67 tie, committees would shift to co-chairs with equal voting. Leaders said the agreement also preserves Republican control of the fraud prevention and agency oversight committee, which will be chaired solely by Rep. Kristin Robbins for two years with a 5-3 Republican majority.
The leaders framed the agreement as a way to get lawmakers back to work, pass priority bills, and avoid a special session. They said House Republicans had continued meeting with constituents and interest groups during the delay and were preparing to introduce a large slate of bills, including anti-fraud measures. Rep. Nash said House Files 1 through 3 would be heard the following week in State Government Finance and moved forward; Robbins described them as a new independent inspector general, an accountability measure, and “fraud notes.”
The discussion also covered the seating of Rep. Brad Tabke, with Republicans saying they wanted a full Ethics Committee hearing on the election issues before any final action. Leaders said the agreement reflected public pressure to return to work, the pending court case over quorum and organization, and the need to complete the budget on time. They also said the Speaker’s role would be largely full-power rather than a co-speaker arrangement, while some shared decision-making would remain for conferees, absences, and certain administrative appointments.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee May 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- At this point, there is no quorum, and members are still being awaited.
- We are still waiting for a quorum. Vice Chair Ta. We are still waiting for a quorum.
- Haney, if you can just pause one moment while we establish a quorum.
- Quorum. We have a quorum. Thank you very much. A quorum has been established. Thank you very much.
- A quorum has been established. Mr. Haney, thank you very much for your patience.
Summary:
The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee met with a delayed start while waiting for quorum, then heard several bills before moving to the suspense file. AB 564 by Assemblymember Haney would freeze the planned cannabis excise tax increase at 15% rather than allow it to rise to 25%; supporters argued the legal cannabis industry is struggling against the illicit market and high taxes, while opponents said the measure would reduce funding for children, youth programs, environmental restoration, and enforcement promised under Prop. 64. The bill was sent to suspense during regular order and later approved out of suspense on a 6-0 vote with amendments, including a five-year sunset and a reduced rate. AB 1265, also by Haney, would extend and expand the state historic tax credit to encourage rehabilitation of vacant historic buildings for housing and mixed-use projects; preservation and housing advocates supported it, and it was also sent to suspense rather than voted on immediately.
The committee then heard AB 1377 by Assemblymember McKenna, which would require studios seeking optional diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility film tax credits to complete the plans they submit to the California Film Commission. Labor supporters said studios should do more than make good-faith efforts, and the bill passed 5-1 to Appropriations. AB 1416 by Vice Chair Ta would clarify disaster-related property tax deferrals for homeowners who have requested installment plans, and it passed 7-0 to the Assembly Floor. Afterward, the chair gave a general warning that the bills on suspense represented large revenue losses and emphasized the committee’s need to weigh tax expenditures against other state priorities.
On the suspense file, the committee approved AB 27, AB 53, AB 97, AB 231, AB 232, AB 429, AB 613, AB 984, and AB 1485, mostly on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while AB 547 passed 5-1. Several other bills, including AB 386, AB 389, AB 490, AB 6991, AB 814, AB 1057, AB 1219, AB 1282, AB 1354, AB 1431, AB 1435, and AB 1481, were held in committee. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning after completing the suspense-file actions.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- interim dealing with is our incredible council staff texting us and saying, hey, we don't have a quorum
- members who are in the room or even sometimes other legislators are in the room in order to make quorum
- To, to, to, to make quorum and then recommend to us, uh, maybe some consolidation of some committees,
- You know, that means you've got to have 12 people, 12 voting members before you have a quorum.
- Uh, so, um, I, I believe many of our committees are too big, um, you know, if we didn't have the quorum
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JDC, JDC DEFER Public Hearings 02-19-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, would require a majority of voting members for quorum and then a majority of voting members to concur
- Uh, would require a majority of voting members for quorum and then a majority of voting members to concur
- Uh, would require a majority of voting members for quorum and then a majority of voting members to concur
- Uh, would require a majority of voting members for quorum and then a majority of voting members to concur
- Uh, would require a majority of voting members for quorum and then a majority of voting members to concur
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee held a decision-making-only agenda and voted on a series of bills, mostly following the chair’s recommendations. Measures passed unamended included SB 1202 on allowing campaign funds for child care and dependent care costs, SB 30 requiring all moped drivers to wear helmets, SB 55 requiring state administrative rules to be posted in a digitally accessible and searchable format, SB 106 on pedestrian conduct more than 200 feet from a crosswalk, SB 344 requiring helmets for skateboard users under 16, SB 849 increasing penalties for harming native species, SB 1337 clarifying Stadium Authority quorum rules, and SB 268 reducing the size of island burial councils and removing certain membership requirements. SB 1511, which prohibits vessels longer than 75 feet from entering Honay Bay, was also adopted, though the transcript includes some inconsistent wording about whether it was amended.
Several bills were approved with amendments. SB 1048 on solicitation of funds from the public was amended to remove a ministerial exception and to require certain charitable organizations and fundraising platforms to file written contracts with the Department before commencing solicitations. SB 109 was amended so that, in specified circumstances, the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi version of a law would be binding when the law was originally drafted in English, translated into Hawaiian, and later amended. SB 66 on county building permits was amended to add a bad date, April 23, 2057. SB 1312, deferred to the 10 o’clock agenda, clarified that “profits from prostitution” includes money or property received from prostitution proceeds even if characterized as reimbursement or debt repayment; it was also passed with amendments.
The committee also adopted a recommendation to pass SB 55 and other measures with the noted excused absences of Senator Gabbard and, at times, other members. Throughout the meeting, no major opposition was recorded beyond one member voting no or with reservations on some bills, and the chair repeatedly announced that the recommendations had been adopted. The meeting concluded after the 10 o’clock agenda, with notice that the committee would meet upstairs for later agendas with WHAM.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We do not have a quorum, and we're waiting for presenters.
- Okay, quorum is established and then we'll vote on that. Thank you. Yes, Chair.
- Okay, quorum is established and now we'll vote on that. Thank you. Okay, thank you.
- So, I think we have a quorum. Yes, we're going to take one second to establish quorum.
- You have a quorum. Thank you very much.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an authorization to subpoena the production of memoranda, documents, records, and other materials from the Massachusetts Port Authority, and an authorization to subpoena the production of memoranda, documents, records, an Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- out of committee so I'm asking what you think the further process is here so we have a sufficient quorum
- to actually resolve the motion if we do not get a sufficient quorum to resolve the motion then we will
- reconvene this markup at a separate time probably later today and hopefully get our quorum.
- Chairman I don't think we have a quorum to continue business And I do want to say on that last amendment
- Because we don't have a quorum to resolve.
Keywords:
oversight, subpoena, illegal immigrants, Massachusetts Port Authority, O'Hare Airport, legislative practices
Summary:
The meeting was convened by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, where robust discussions were held regarding the need for improved oversight within the Senate. The chairman emphasized the historical decline in oversight activities and proposed motions to authorize subpoenas related to an ongoing investigation involving the Massachusetts Port Authority and allegations of illegal immigrant sheltering at airports. This prompted a detailed examination of the current practices and measures needed to address such issues effectively, particularly in light of recent reports from O'Hare Airport. The committee engaged in deliberations that highlighted the importance of maintaining legislative oversight to safeguard national interests.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 19th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assemblymember Wallace notices the absence of a quorum. Sergeant in Arms will prepare the chamber.
- Members, quorum is present.
- At 1 21 PM, speaker No one thought to declare the quorum of the assembly present.
- Members, quorum call is in place. That's a special moment.
- The quorum call is lifted and we are adjourned. Thank you for listening. Bye.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jul 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd love to be a co-author when we have a quorum, and we'd love to move the bill when we have a quorum
- I'd love to be a co-author when we have a quorum, and we'd love to move the bill when we have a quorum
- We'll take a vote on that when we establish a quorum.
- We'll take a vote when we have a quorum. All right.
- We are one short of a quorum.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility rates, wildfire safety, carbon capture, methane reduction, large energy users, low-income energy programs, and clean energy supply chains. Early items included SB 613, which would direct state agencies to prioritize reducing methane emissions from imported fossil fuels, and SB 614, which would allow California to move forward with carbon dioxide pipeline safety rules and potentially lift the state’s moratorium on new CO2 pipelines. Both bills drew support from advocates and industry-related witnesses, with no opposition registered at the time they were presented, and the committee indicated it would vote once quorum was established.
After quorum was called, the committee took up SB 57, which would require the Public Utilities Commission to establish tariffs for large energy users such as data centers to prevent cost shifts to other ratepayers and address stranded infrastructure costs. Supporters argued the bill would protect affordability and encourage clean energy use, while opponents, including utilities and business groups, warned it could create uncertainty and interfere with existing regulatory processes. The committee also heard SB 256 on wildfire mitigation and emergency response, including undergrounding, PSPS communication, and removal of abandoned lines; supporters emphasized the need for stronger action after recent fires, while utilities raised concerns about duplicative requirements and public disclosure of sensitive infrastructure information. Both SB 57 and SB 256 were approved on roll calls.
The committee then heard SB 647, which would expand and standardize oversight of low-income energy savings programs and performance metrics, with strong support from community advocates and some neutral or “tweener” positions from utilities that sought further work on data collection and implementation. SB 787 followed, proposing a state strategy to coordinate supply chains and workforce development for clean energy industries including EVs, building decarbonization, and offshore wind; it received broad support and no opposition. The committee also considered SB 332, a study bill on utility ownership models and affordability reforms, which drew strong support from consumer and climate advocates but opposition from utilities and business groups concerned about bias, investor signals, and executive compensation provisions. The consent calendar was later approved, and several bills were reported out with votes or held open for absent members to add on.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Since we do not yet have quorum, we will begin as a subcommittee.
- While we wait for a quorum to be present, we will hear the bill. And I thank Mr.
- Since we don't have a quorum at the time, we will take up this motion.
- Please call the roll to establish a quorum, please call the roll to establish a quorum, please.
- Quorum is established.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard several homelessness, public benefits, and aging-related bills. SB 748 would expand Encampment Resolution Funding to support safe parking sites for people living in cars or RVs, require quarterly reporting from HCD on outcomes, and direct LAO evaluation; supporters said it would help local governments reduce RV encampments while connecting people to housing and services. SB 290 would repeal the CalWORKs immunization sanction that reduces aid when parents cannot provide acceptable proof of a child’s vaccination; supporters argued the penalty unfairly harms families already in poverty and can worsen instability, while no opposition testified. SB 606 would define “functional zero” for overall and unsheltered homelessness and require local jurisdictions to plan for and report on the housing and interim shelter needed to reach that goal; supporters said it would add accountability and focus on reducing unsheltered homelessness, and one group moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. SB 433 would create an income-based room-and-board cap and personal needs allowance for all Medi-Cal assisted living participants in residential care facilities for the elderly, not just SSI recipients; supporters said it would prevent eviction and homelessness among low-income seniors and people with disabilities, and facility groups withdrew opposition or moved to neutral after amendments. SB 761 would require students applying for Cal Grants to be notified that they may be eligible for CalFresh and given information on how to apply; supporters said it would address widespread student food insecurity and low enrollment among eligible students. The committee accepted amendments on the bills, and all of the measures discussed were reported out on 7-0 or similar unanimous votes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, with the consent calendar also approved unanimously.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Aging and Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- We do not have a quorum, so we are going to proceed as a subcommittee in the absence of a quorum.
- We do not have a quorum, so we are going to proceed as a subcommittee in the absence of a quorum, and
- We have a quorum, so I would like the committee staff to establish a quorum real quick, and then we'll
- Great, we have a quorum. Now I would like to ask to see if anyone would like to add on in support.
- Great, we have a quorum. Now I would like to ask to see if anyone would like to add on in support.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- We've been waiting on enough members to have a quorum so we can officially do business.
- It appears we do have a quorum, present and are duly constituted to do business this morning.
- It appears we do have a quorum, present and are duly constituted to do business this morning.
- It appears we do have a quorum, present and are duly constituted to do business this morning.
- It appears we do have a quorum >> present.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met for its third meeting of the 2026 session and established a quorum after welcoming guests, including the Montgomery County Future Business Leaders of America. The committee had one bill on the agenda, House Bill 293, relating to vehicle wheels. Representative Walker Thomas, accompanied by his intern Declan Farmer, presented the bill and used videos to show damage to roads caused by metal-wheeled equipment and trailers. He explained that the measure was a revised version of a 2024 proposal and, after concerns about religious exemptions, was narrowed in consultation with the local Amish community to require rubber on certain heavy equipment wheels rather than all metal and wood wheels.
Members generally supported the bill and framed it as a way to protect public infrastructure. Representative Bivens said agriculture should also help protect roads and that the bill did not go far enough, but he would support it. Representative Dossett noted similar damage in Christian County and joked that horse shoes might eventually need to be addressed as well. Representative Smith also supported the bill and referenced separate legislation aimed at funding road maintenance. No opposition was voiced during the discussion.
The committee then voted, with the bill receiving favorable expression and being recommended to pass on the House floor. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced that Transportation would not meet the following Tuesday, the 17th, because of a holiday, and then adjourned the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Jun 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Noticing the absence of a quorum, we'll start as a subcommittee.
- we can establish quorum.
- Please come to the hearing room so that we can establish quorum.
- Madam Secretary, it appears that a quorum is now present.
- Madam Secretary, it appears that a quorum is now present.
Summary:
The Assembly Natural Resources Committee met with some initial delay while waiting for quorum, then approved the consent calendar items SB 234, SB 484, and SB 839. The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire mitigation, biomass use, climate resilience, and geologic hazard mapping. Members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized the need to balance climate, air quality, public health, and land management goals, with testimony both supporting and opposing biomass-related proposals.
SB 88 (Caballero) would direct state agencies to support beneficial uses of forest and agricultural biomass, including biochar and low-carbon energy. Supporters argued it would reduce open burning, improve air quality, and create rural economic opportunities; opponents, including environmental groups, argued woody biomass energy is costly, polluting, and harmful to forests and communities. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 653 (Cortese) defining environmentally sensitive vegetation management also passed, with supporters describing it as a voluntary framework to align wildfire fuel reduction with biodiversity and habitat restoration; no opposition was heard, and a member requested to be added as a coauthor.
The committee also approved SCR 50 (Stern), which urges state climate agencies to define maladaptation and develop criteria for reviewing climate-related policies and investments, and SB 567 (Limón), a pilot program to study converting idle oil wells into gravity energy storage wells. SB 567 drew support from the sponsor and labor/local government witnesses, while the Water Replenishment District opposed unless amended, citing groundwater protection concerns in key basins and asking for additional safeguards. Finally, SB 831 (Limón) passed, clarifying the scope of geologic hazards to include conditions tied to climate change and natural disasters such as post-fire debris flows, subsidence, and coastal erosion. All measures were reported out of committee, with several absent-member votes later added to complete the roll.