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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- rules and administration. rules and administration.
- Senator uh, rules and administration.
- the rules committee, which you chair. the rules committee, which you chair.
- pursuant to rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr. pursuant to rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr.
- pursuant to rule 40.7. pursuant to rule 40.7.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Report from the committee on rules and legislative administration.
- Long from the committee on rules and legislative administration pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33 designates
- Long from the committee on rules and legislative administration pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33 designates
- > legislative administration pursuant to legislative administration pursuant to rules<00:11:08.000>
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WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 11:05 am
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 4265, relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule
- or. 4265 relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating
- Engrossed House Bill 4983, authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating
- Engrossed House Bill 4983, authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating
- Engrossed House Bill 5354, relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education, second
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and numerous guest introductions, including students, community leaders, food bank representatives, and visitors connected to Hunger Free West Virginia Day. A resolution recognizing March 10, 2026, as Hunger Free West Virginia Day was adopted, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 on the Southern West Virginia water crisis was referred to the Rules Committee. The chamber also heard remarks highlighting Hunger Free West Virginia’s work and a West Virginia company, Unigen, developing pharmaceutical manufacturing in the state.
The Senate concurred with House amendments and passed several measures, including Senate Bill 467 on enforcement of Purple Heart parking spaces, Senate Bill 712 on cattle guards on certain public roads, and Senate Bill 781, a supplemental appropriation measure that was also made effective from passage. The chamber then adopted and passed Senate Bill 844, a large supplemental appropriation to the Department of Human Services, and Senate Bill 87, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Commerce, both effective from passage. Other third-reading bills passed included the Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities; coverage for scalp cooling systems during chemotherapy; expansion of sex-offender registration to include solicitation of a minor and non-consensual disclosure of private images; child safety reporting requirements for school personnel; age-verification requirements for websites hosting harmful sexual material; free Gold Star parent vehicle registration; online training and updated standards for sanitarians; sheriff hiring authority; organ donor registration through voter registration; a Cold Case Task Force; abandoned vehicle title procedures; nutrition continuing education for physicians; special plate rules; gift card fraud offenses; protections for athletic officials; in-year school personnel movement; administrative services powers; pharmacy benefit manager regulation; vape shop regulation; reduced parole supervision fees; disability service credit for certain troopers; property valuation reporting changes; and quarterly Hope Scholarship payments.
The Senate also advanced a large number of House bills and committee substitutes on second reading, including supplemental appropriations and measures on mental health examinations, dog registration rules, juvenile jurisdiction on military installations, military interpersonal violence, kinship care subsidies, a statewide prevention plan, contraband smuggling into federal prisons, forestry equipment levy treatment, and Commerce Department rules for microgrid districts and high-impact data centers. Several committee amendments were adopted, and many bills were advanced to third reading without objection. No executive communications were reported.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Laura Fuon Day, who is the legislative Laura Fuon Day, who is the legislative analyst<00:02:39.360
- And I think it's um rule.
- We've got a couple legislators.
- We've got a couple legislators.
- <01:30:20.480>
Um about is in our current rule. Um about is in our current rule.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Children, Youth and Family Services REVISED: HB3637 - Added Feb 18th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Children, Youth and Family Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, I think what is the rule? One minute?
- To advise and review the rules that get promulgated.
- So very easily, rules could be in place because I do have strict limitations on what they can write rules
- I have what they cannot do rules on.
- And that's really what this legislation is saying.
Bills:
HB3131, HB3380, HB3502, HB3552, HB3849, HB3886, HB3907, HB4201, HB4302, HB3448, HB3409, HB4095, HB3637
Keywords:
homelessness, shelter standards, safety, accountability, state funding, local governance, regulation, Oklahoma Homeless Shelter Safety and Accountability Act, foster care, child welfare, Department of Human Services, educational opportunities, employment support, technology in child welfare, faith-based organizations, self-sufficiency, financial literacy, HB3502, Oklahoma, children's code
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-25 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislation does not mandate that outcome. The legislation just says a credit must be applied.
- According to the rules of the Florida House of Representatives, specifically Rule 12.8, subparagraph
- I move that the rules be waived.
- We can't legislate them to care. We can't legislate them to be engaged.
- Please stick to the rules. Thank you. Thank you. That's argumentative. Please stick to the rules.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed.
On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/26/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- It's also against the rules of ethics and the rules of criminal procedure.
- It's also against the rules of ethics and the rules of criminal procedure.
- It's also against the rules of ethics and the rules of criminal procedure.
- It's also against the rules of ethics and the rules of criminal procedure.
- It's also against the rules of ethics and the rules of criminal procedure.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, there are already rules in place. Why do we need this legislation? Penza?
- So again, there are already rules in place. Why do we need this legislation? Penza?
- So again, there are already rules in place. Why do we need this legislation?
- So again, there are already rules in place. Why do we need this legislation? Representative Penza?
- So again, there are already rules in place. Why do we need this legislation? Representative Penza?
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 566, which would require permit applications for new landfills to include a detailed leachate management plan. Representative German introduced the bill and explained that it was prompted by recent reporting on leachate management problems at New Hampshire landfills, including alleged violations and deficiency letters from DES. He said the bill was intended to address public health concerns, PFAS contamination, and increased leachate volumes tied to more severe rainstorms, while still allowing innovation in treatment and transportation methods. He also described a set of proposed amendments developed after discussions with DES and a landfill operator, including changing “permit for construction” to “operating approval,” applying the bill to landfill expansions, moving contract-related language into the planning section, and removing a proposed new subparagraph.
Committee members asked whether the bill would limit operator flexibility or duplicate existing DES rules. Representative German said the bill would not dictate specific treatment methods or lock operators into long-term contracts, but would require a plan showing how leachate will be managed, transported, and disposed of, with later contract changes reported to DES. Several members and the BIA representative questioned whether the bill was necessary given existing Env 806 rules and DES enforcement authority. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill as introduced, arguing that DES already has rules and technical expertise, that the issue is better handled through rulemaking, and that moving requirements into statute could freeze the framework and make future adjustments harder. Supporters countered that a statute would provide a stronger, more durable policy commitment in response to ongoing problems.
No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing. The discussion ended with the bill still under consideration and with the sponsor indicating that a revised amendment would likely be brought forward for later work session or executive session review.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, I think that this is an important piece of legislation in this area.
- As legislators, we need to consider how public access is growing.
- Bill House 3634 in the 192nd legislative session...
- House 3634 in the 192nd legislative session and House 3478 in the 193rd session.
- He helped write some of the rules that...
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 36 bills covering aviation, commercial vehicles, school buses, veterans license plates, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate Chair Brendan Crighton outlined the hearing procedures, then the committee heard testimony on a range of measures, including a bill to modernize alternative student transportation for vulnerable students such as those covered by McKinney-Vento, foster children, and students with disabilities; a bill on unmanned aerial systems that would define drones and restrict weaponization, interference with aircraft, and certain surveillance; and a bill addressing airplane noise and reporting at Beverly Regional Airport. Supporters of the student transportation bill argued it would update outdated school bus requirements while preserving safety standards, while drone-related testimony was split between sponsors and public safety advocates who supported stronger restrictions and industry representatives who warned the bills could conflict with federal law and harm legitimate commercial uses.
The committee also heard testimony on workforce and school transportation bills. Representatives and industry witnesses supported a proposal to create a grant program and career outreach for the trucking industry, citing a persistent driver shortage and the importance of trucking to the state’s economy. Teamsters Local 170 supported a bill to ease unemployment job-search requirements for school bus drivers and monitors who are expected to return to work within a short period, saying the current rules create unnecessary burdens during summer layoffs. Another school transportation bill would create an under-the-hood exception for CDL licensing of school bus drivers; several chiropractors testified in support, saying they already perform DOT-style exams and should be explicitly authorized to do school bus driver medical certifications.
Veterans-related testimony focused on license plate and disability-definition bills. Advocates supported a Medal of Fidelity license plate for Gold Star families and a separate bill to create an air medal plate. The Office of the Veteran Advocate testified in favor of revising the state’s definition of disabled veteran for RMV purposes, arguing the current language is tied to special monthly compensation categories and does not adequately reflect modern service-connected disabilities, including invisible wounds. The American Legion also urged clarification of the definition, while opposing a separate women veterans plate on the grounds that it could divide veterans unnecessarily. The committee took no votes during the hearing and ended with a motion to adjourn.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation... ...all throughout the state. This legislation does two things.
- I think you outline a couple of rules, and if those rules are met, then a circuit judge would actually
- evaluate whether those rules are being met.
- I'm curious, what rules do you think should be in place? What rules would you...
- I'm curious, what rules do you think should be in place?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/19/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill committee or any other legislative Bill committee or any other legislative committee<00:08:
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on legislation on legislation on feelings<00:48:05.640>and <00:48:06.640 - <00:51:07.480>
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that play that would have fit the rules that play that would have fit the rules - Um, and specifically, the ruling was addressing the open all feature.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 2/25/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee for Rules and the Committee for Rules and Legislative Administration will come to order
- The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will designate Thursday, February 27, for the adoption
- So Rule 3.33 puts that in the Rules Committee’s discretion as to whether to impose a pre-filing requirement
- so rule 3.33 uh puts that in the rules so rule 3.33 uh puts that in the rules committee's<00:02:
- whether uh whether they want uh rule whether uh whether they want uh rule 3.33<00:03:05.280>
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair of Rules, the President, and her staff—thank you.
- Pursuant to the rules of the Senate, the Chair will announce the votes of several members.
- Senator Tarr moves that the rules be suspended to allow the matter to be considered forthwith.
- Hearing no objection, the rules are suspended.
- Without objection, the rules are suspended. The question now comes on adoption of the order.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a ceremonial welcome for the Duxbury Bay Maritime School crew team, which was congratulated for winning the 2025 Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association spring championship. The chamber also adopted several congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Henry Skolsky, Gregory de Rochman, Colin Bauker, and Gabriel Bennett.
The Senate then took up and passed two sick leave bank bills for Massachusetts Department of Transportation employees: House No. 4104 for Daniel Yender and House No. 4161 for Mark Kratman. It also ordered a series of other calendar items to third reading without debate. The chamber later considered Senate No. 2550, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, with Senator Preen explaining that the bill would align Massachusetts with other states, reduce forum shopping, and better protect left-behind parents; the bill was amended by Ways and Means, ordered to a third reading, and passed to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 39-0.
The Senate next took up Senate No. 2551, the Debt Collection Fairness Act. Senator Eldridge described provisions to raise garnishment protections, lower post-judgment interest rates, prohibit imprisonment for consumer debt, and shorten the statute of limitations on debt collection, while noting support from consumer advocates and the Attorney General. After adopting a technical Ways and Means amendment, the Senate ordered the bill to a third reading and passed it to be engrossed by roll call vote. The chamber also adopted committee reports placing Senate Bills 137 and 1034 on the Orders of the Day and advanced a Ways and Means-recommended substitute draft for a bill on police interactions with people with autism spectrum disorder. The session adjourned in memory of Mark Sullivan.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 11 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules and the committees on rules that are two branches acting concurrently report recommending
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending that Joint Rule 12 be suspended on the following petitions
- Rule 7A is suspended. Second reading of the bills. Joint Rule 12 is suspended.
- The Committee on Rules and the committees on rules that are two branches acting concurrently report recommending
- Rule 7A is suspended. Second reading of the bills. Rule 7A is suspended.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then received a message from the Governor filing a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill responding to recent federal actions, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The House also adopted several Rules Committee orders extending reporting deadlines for the Committees on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities and on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to March 18, 2026, and it adopted resolutions congratulating Webster School on being named a 2025 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School and commending Daval Advoid for 50 years of service to the Plainfield Volunteer Fire and EMS Association.
The House suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow two petitions to proceed: one on further regulating state and local participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, and another on energy costs, transparency, and sustainability. It also concurred in a Senate order for a sick leave bank for a Department of Corrections employee. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then placed several House bills on the calendar, including measures exempting Hancock and Warwick schools, addressing homeowners insurance repairs, landlord notice of gas or electric shutoffs, locksmith notice requirements, retirement benefits, regional transit authority advisory boards, and naming an overpass in Sandwich for U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torval.
The House suspended Rule 7A and ordered those bills to a third reading, then welcomed Westborough High School law students and guests visiting to learn about the legislative process. Later, the chamber enacted Senate Bill 24 on the Great Barrington Fire District and House Bill 4589 authorizing Ludlow to pay an unpaid bill. It also engrossed House Bills 4235, 4349, 4701, and 4908, dealing respectively with Rochester’s fire chief employment, a Boston police age waiver for Lewis Cabral, expanding Orange’s select board, and a sick leave bank for a Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office employee. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Any questions about the rules? Senator Zaffirini moves that we adopt the committee rules.
- Hearing none, the rules are. are adopted.
- When was that taken out of the rules? That 2020. any rule change that was referenced today?
- Rule changes.
- They all had individual rules.
Keywords:
lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, SB 687, land surveyor, land surveying, surveying services, construction contract, anti-indemnity, indemnity, hold harmless, defense obligation, standard of care, professional negligence, civil practice and remedies code, local government code, governmental agency, public contracts
Summary:
The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 4th, 2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- We just want to, again, thank you for posting this legislation.
- Rule call.
- We'd like to see this legislation. I believe it's S3249 led by Senator Turner.
- It establishes a public awareness campaign concerning federal rules for U.S.
- In addition to that, we are subject to FINRA rules, SEC rules, and state regulations.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I rise in support of the rule and of the underlying legislation.
- This rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 under a closed rule.
- c> or down on legislation, be it a rule, or down on legislation, be it a rule, authorization,<05:34:37.280
- I support this rule and I rise in support of the rule.
- >
rule.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Oct 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It is the ruling of the chair that, in fact... Mr. Speaker, that ruling is debatable.
- It is the ruling of the chair.
- That is the ruling of the chair. Mr.
- Again, a vote of yes, and my ruling is upheld. It would have no, and the ruling is not upheld.
- Speaker, I realize you do not rule on that; what you're ruling is on germaneness.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment panel hears bill to establish responsible foraging task force 2/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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and a task force to look at the rules and a task force to look at the rules - I am volunteering my time to lead the advocacy around this legislation.
- This legislation has been a few years in the making.
- <00:15:28.000>
that were looking at doing um new rules that were looking at doing um new rules - task force and then if there are rule task force and then if there are rule making<00:22:58.000>
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation addresses the reality.
- I have not contemplated that within the legislation.
- But they had proposed the rule to the Supreme Court Supreme Court adopted their rule.
- A rule. Sorry, Florida Supreme Court rule.
- So the new rule, though, applies the new Supreme Court rule and uses the Wall Street Journal Prime rate